Rheumatology

Application Process

Benefits: UTMB Benefits

Fellowship applications accepted through ERAS: AAMC ERAS

Fellowship Program accredited by the ACGME: ACGME

For additional information, please contact Emily Ojeda (emojeda@UTMB.EDU), Fellowship Coordinator.

Murthy, Vijaya, MBBS, RhMSUS
Vijaya Murthy, MBSS

Associate Professor

Division Chief ad interim 
Fellowship Program Director

Division: Rheumatology
Department: Internal Medicine

Bio, Pub Med, Curriculum Vitae

Eligibility and Requirements for the Program

  1. Successful completion of ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency and Board-eligible for ABIM Internal Medicine.
  2. A completed application through the ERAS.
  3. Three (3) recommendation letters supporting the character, professionalism, and fitness of the candidate for the future Rheumatology career.
  4. An appropriate visa status. We do not sponsor H1B visa.
  5. Willingness to adhere to rules and policies of the Rheumatology training program as delineated in the UTMB Rheumatology Fellowship Handbook.

Application Timeline

7/15/2024Earliest date for applications
9/1/2024Latest date for applications
9/1/2024 - 10/30/2024Interview period

 

Fellowship Handbook

Available upon request. Please contact Emily Ojeda (emojeda@UTMB.EDU) at our Rheumatology Fellowships Office.