Rheumatology (Pediatric) fellowships in Europe

At least 4 years of specialty training, an acceptable medical degree, Part 1 College examination or UK equivalent, and a relevant postgraduate specialty qualification. For the GMC sponsorship route: full-time clinical work in 10 of the preceding 12 months and clinical work in 3 of the preceding 5 years; IELTS at least 7.0 in every component and 7.5 overall, or OET B in every component, within 2 years before GMC application. Applicants already registered with the GMC have an alternative entry route. Review all conditions with GOSH.

Document training in a logbook, with confirmation of progress by the authorised trainer at least annually under the model rules. Submit training certificates to support examination eligibility.

For the UK paediatric trainee route, complete core paediatric training by entry, pass MRCPCH by interview, meet the ARCP requirements and have enough training time before CCT. RCPCH lists separate conditions for eligible applicants from other pathways.

Applicants outside a UK or Republic of Ireland training programme are ineligible for this national round. The College publishes a separate eligibility route for doctors in the Irish paediatric training programme.

Apply through Oriel for RCPCH national subspecialty recruitment. Check the current programme advertisements for which deanery posts are offered. The published Paediatric Rheumatology interviews are on 28 January 2027.

For the 2026–27 round, complete the Confirmation of Eligibility form in the RCPCH ePortfolio and obtain the required sign-offs. Shortlisted applicants prepare a selected portfolio for interview. For UK paediatric trainees, the College advises sending the form to the deanery by 12:00 on 9 November 2026. Later acceptance is at deanery discretion. Upload the completed form by 12:00 on 16 November.

SIWF’s paediatric rheumatology qualification requires 3 years in total; one year can overlap with paediatric specialist training. This is the national qualification total, not a confirmed appointment length at this hospital.

SIWF recommends starting after two of the three required years of basic paediatric training. The paediatric specialist title is required for the subspecialty award. These are SIWF training/award conditions; local selection, qualification recognition and permission to practise are separate.

Bavaria’s chamber framework requires specialist recognition in Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (Facharzt Kinder- und Jugendmedizin) for the advanced paediatric qualification. Training sequence/credit and examination requirements are separate from local selection, recognition of foreign qualifications and permission to practise.

After completing training, apply online to the Austrian Medical Chamber for the specialisation diploma. Search the Chamber’s training-site directory for approved training locations.

The approval form lists citizenship evidence, a valid Croatian licence, diploma or recognition decision, applicable mentor and host consents, proof of employment and the relevant training agreement.