Official 2021-2022 Rheumatology Fellowship Application Cycle

[AZrheum]

I'm a DO graduate and a return applicant (I graduated 3 years ago and practicing since then). I received one rejection from Carilion Clinic but otherwise have not heard back at all. I applied last year too and the interview invites were quicker for me (although the interview season was on a more condensed schedule because it opened in August). The rejections came later in the season for me last year. I hope to hear back this week, it seems like for many of us it may be slower than usual? I'm nervous but at least confident I put my best foot forward this year

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[TaroBubbleTea]

I’m finding many programs are conducting interviews on Tuesdays, making scheduling quite difficult.

 

[Dr. Opout]

UPMC told me they are no longer sending out invites, but otherwise no other rejections.

Geez really? That was quick, it's not even a month into the season

 

[TaroBubbleTea]

Geez really? That was quick, it's not even a month into the season

My thoughts exactly. Maybe one of the spots will fill internally?

 

[tacowithgreensauce]

My thoughts exactly. Maybe one of the spots will fill internally?

rumor on sdn is upmc only interviews a few applicants a year

 

[Marzmarz]

Anyone heard from programs in Maryland, DC, Virginia?

 

[BengaliBrat]

Hey. Did you get interview from Hopkins? on 7/18? it was before application submitted.

I think that it is a "courtesy interview." I am at Hopkins now, and it seems that in-house residents are often invited to interview.

 

[BengaliBrat]

US IMG here. I have 2 interviews and 2 rejections so far. But hopefully we will get more soon.

Good luck to you!

 

[BengaliBrat]

Thank you!


I mentioned above that I received a single invitation from U Penn. I was told that it was unusually early for one to go out, though--last week. Good luck to you!

And to you! Yes, that U Penn invite was rather startling!

 

[BengaliBrat]

Thank you. I'm on a tough rotation, so a bit lazy about updates. Are you talking about the "anonymous spreadsheet"? How does one access it? Sorry to have to ask.

 

[BengaliBrat]

Hi, is anyone receiving rejection emails from the programs who sent out invites so far? It’s been complete radio silence for me 😔. Was wondering if last year there was cycle for invites or if they sent rejections?

No rejections yet. For residency, almost all my rejections were "silent rejections," though, so I am trying to moderate my hopes. Hang in there!

 

[BengaliBrat]

Hey everyone! Going to shoot my shot this year too. Submitted last night. Best of luck to everyone!

So disappointed that you are not Bruno Mars! Good luck to you!

 

[TaroBubbleTea]

It’s a new week. Good luck all. Hopefully

rumor on sdn is upmc only interviews a few applicants a year

Wish I knew that before applying lol

 

[tacowithgreensauce]

It’s a new week. Good luck all. Hopefully

Wish I knew that before applying lol

i disagree apply where you are interested in. you only train once. every program has pros/cons. no program is perfect. we all drink the kool-aid

 

[admitone01]

Any news this week? It’s been super slow for me

 

[Dr. Opout]

Any news this week? It’s been super slow for me

Tufts sent some invites this week. As did HCA Bayonet.

 

[Residentdoc86]

Good luck to everyone applying. Hopefully, next week is a better week.

 

[TaroBubbleTea]

Tufts sent some invites this week. As did HCA Bayonet.

Slow for me as well. I think invites are done?

 

[NotBrunoMars!!!]

Ditto with the slowness. Had some activity early this week but its been dead quiet. Hope there's still some interviews to go around

Slow for me as well. I think invites are done?

 

[Hla32]

Just got an invite from UIC.
IMG(will require a visa) here.

 

[Dr. Opout]

Slow for me as well. I think invites are done?

Man I hope not lol. I know some places are slower than others, but some people I know have 8-10 interviews already. Considering there's only 350 or so people applying, I'm not sure how far into the season interviews will continue to be offered. Is it reasonable to expect interviews in the 3rd/4th week of September?

 

[heyhey.]

Img international 5 interview.

 

[heyhey.]

Anyone heard from programs in Maryland, DC, Virginia?

Yes. Virginia

 

[TaroBubbleTea]

Man I hope not lol. I know some places are slower than others, but some people I know have 8-10 interviews already. Considering there's only 350 or so people applying, I'm not sure how far into the season interviews will continue to be offered. Is it reasonable to expect interviews in the 3rd/4th week of September?

I’m hoping more invites will trickle in around September for me as people start to cancel interviews, but not banking on it.

 

[heyhey.]

I’m hoping more invites will trickle in around September for me as people start to cancel interviews, but not banking on it.

One of my friends in rheum fellowship told me most of her interview came in september. She is an IMG that didnt require visa.

 

[Hacologist]

Just two interviews. IMG on H1
Situation is critical

 

[Hacologist]

Just two interviews. IMG on H1
Situation is critical

Anybody heard from case Western / Metrohealth
Uni of Arkansas
Temple?

 

[TaroBubbleTea]

One of my friends in rheum fellowship told me most of her interview came in september. She is an IMG that didnt require visa.

Good to know. Maybe there is hope

 

[TaroBubbleTea]

How are you guys approaching the question “Tell me about yourself?”

 

[AnonymousDo]

Has anyone heard from UCLA or UCI?

 

[AnonymousDo]

Anybody heard from case Western / Metrohealth
Uni of Arkansas
Temple?

Yes, university of Arkansas in the beginning of August and metro health a few days ago. Case Western sent out an invite yesterday.

 

[Residentdoc86]

Invite from case western/uni hospital 8/26

 

[TaroBubbleTea]

Has anyone heard from Mt. Sinai?

 

[medres6]

Thoughts on interest emails if you know a program sent out invites a few weeks ago, but you havent received a rejection yet?

 

[TaroBubbleTea]

Thoughts on interest emails if you know a program sent out invites a few weeks ago, but you havent received a rejection yet?

I would say you have nothing to lose, especially if you have an update to your application.

 

[doc_pretty]

It has been too slow for me, should I be expecting interviews in September or is this it ?

 

[TaroBubbleTea]

It has been too slow for me, should I be expecting interviews in September or is this it ?

September might bring a few invites, but I think this is it judging from last year’s thread.

 

[doc_pretty]

September might bring a few invites, but I think this is it judging from last year’s thread.

Yea ok, hopefully. Im am an img needing visa. anyone else in similar situation?

 

[heyhey.]

Yea ok, hopefully. Im am an img needing visa. anyone else in similar situation?

Yes. Hoping to get interviews this week.

 

[Dr. Opout]

There are a few places that sent interviews last year in September. I think it's reasonable to stay hopeful because there's no way to predict for sure.

It has been too slow for me, should I be expecting interviews in September or is this it ?

 

[tacowithgreensauce]

Thoughts on interest emails if you know a program sent out invites a few weeks ago, but you havent received a rejection yet?

what have u got to lose?

the way i see it: programs probably are tryna be hyperselective given the covid pandemic and probably everyone over applying because of it

if u legit r interested in a program, then let them know. whats the worst that happens? you’re back in the same spot u were before

 

[doc_pretty]

Yes. Hoping to get interviews this week.

All the best!!

 

[mik30102]

I'm about to release a couple of interviews as I build my final list so I hope some of those go out to you fine folks. Good luck to everyone.

 

[Residentdoc86]

Invite from U Penn today.

 

[0404anka]

I'm about to release a couple of interviews as I build my final list so I hope some of those go out to you fine folks. Good luck to everyone.

God bless you, kind sir

 

[prn123]

Any invites from California programs?

 

[admitone01]

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[BengaliBrat]

Invite from U Penn today.

Good news! Hope for everyone that it is NOT too late!

 

[BengaliBrat]

Any invites from California programs?

I got an invite from San Diego. Because of a change in life circumstances, though, I have to decline the West Coast interviews.

 

[BengaliBrat]

Has anyone been invited to the Cleveland Clinic?