Southern Illinois University
The Southern Illinois University Rheumatology (Internal Medicine) fellowship in Springfield, IL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Phone
- 800-342-5748
Contact details checked October 27, 2026.
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Southern Illinois University Rheumatology fellowship at a glance
Southern Illinois University lists its Rheumatology fellowship in Springfield, Illinois. The directory holds 7 Rheumatology fellowship programs in Illinois, 1 of them in Springfield and 136 across 44 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Specialties Matching Service. 7 Rheumatology fellowship programs in Illinois use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 134 Rheumatology fellowship programs nationwide share that status.
Southern Illinois University has 22 other programs listed in Springfield: Addiction Medicine (Multidisciplinary), Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry), Colon and Rectal Surgery, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (Internal Medicine), and Family Medicine, and 16 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Southern Illinois University in Springfield
- Addiction Medicine (Multidisciplinary) fellowship
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship
- Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Family Medicine residency
- Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Infectious Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
Other Illinois cities with a listed Rheumatology (Internal Medicine) fellowship: Chicago, Maywood, Olympia Fields.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Rheumatology fellowship training
Rheumatology is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in rheumatology typically last 2 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Southern Illinois University Rheumatology fellowship?
The directory places it in Springfield, Illinois.
How many Rheumatology fellowship programs are there in Illinois?
This directory lists 7 in Illinois and 136 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Southern Illinois University Rheumatology fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Southern Illinois University Rheumatology fellowship?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Rheumatology fellowship training typically lasts 2 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Southern Illinois University Rheumatology fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Southern Illinois University Rheumatology fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.