Fellowship in Rheumatology

About the Rheumatology Fellowship

The Rheumatology Fellowship is an advanced, full-time clinical training programme for Other Specialties specialists who wish to develop focused subspecialty expertise in rheumatology. Delivered within our internationally accredited teaching hospitals, it combines intensive, supervised hands-on experience with structured academic teaching, and is aligned with internationally recognised training standards. Fellows graduate confident, practice-ready and equipped with the clinical, academic and ethical foundations for a modern international career.

Program highlights

• Duration: 1 year (full-time)
• Mode: Clinical, competency-based training
• Setting: Internationally accredited teaching hospitals
• Eligibility: A relevant specialist medical qualification, or an international equivalent.
• Certification: Certificate of Fellowship on successful completion

Key focus areas

• Advanced clinical assessment
• Subspecialty diagnostic skills
• Procedural and bedside techniques
• Acute and chronic management
• Multidisciplinary care

Eligibility

A relevant specialist medical qualification, or an international equivalent. Candidates are expected to have completed core specialty training and to be in good professional standing. International applicants with equivalent qualifications are welcome to apply.

Admission process

1. Application: Submit your application and CV to our academic office.
2. Eligibility review: Verification of your qualifications and relevant clinical experience.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview with the faculty.
4. Selection: Offers are made on merit, clinical aptitude and seat availability.
5. Enrolment: Confirm your place and complete onboarding.

Curriculum

The curriculum blends theoretical teaching with extensive supervised clinical practice across the following areas:

• Foundations and advanced principles of rheumatology
• Advanced clinical assessment
• Subspecialty diagnostic skills
• Procedural and bedside techniques
• Acute and chronic management
• Multidisciplinary care
• Audit, ethics and research
• Research methodology, case presentations and academic development

Career pathways

On completion, fellows are well positioned to:

• Practise as a subspecialist in rheumatology
• Lead or join advanced clinical and academic teams
• Pursue teaching, research and further international fellowships
• Contribute to multidisciplinary and tertiary-level care

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Rheumatology Fellowship?
A relevant specialist medical qualification, or an international equivalent.

How long is the programme?
The fellowship is a one-year, full-time clinical training programme.

Can international candidates apply?
Yes. International candidates with equivalent qualifications are welcome, and we assist selected fellows with the practical arrangements.

What certification is awarded?
A Certificate of Fellowship is awarded on successful completion, aligned with internationally recognised standards.