For the 2008 academic year, the Rheumatology Fellowship Program will be participating in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications to our fellowship program should be made to the ERAS at their website (http://www.aamc.org/students/erasfellow/steps/start.htm). The Rheumatology Fellowship Program participates in the Medical Specialties Matching Program of the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Applicants should register with the NRMP at their website.

In addition to the ERAS application, applicants are required to submit the following by March 15, 2008 via ERAS.

• Curriculum vitae
• Personal Statement
• Three letters of recommendation

After we receive your completed application including three supporting letters, your file will be reviewed and you will be notified regarding the advisability of an interview. Applicants must be eligible for certification in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and must be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time they begin their fellowship. Candidates with visas (H-1b or J-1) are considered if they have a strong research background.

For inquiries regarding your application, please contact:

Jeralynn Purnell
The University of Chicago
Department of Medicine
Section of Rheumatology, MC0930
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637
(773) 702-6885 phone
(773) 702-8702 fax