Rheumatology (Pediatric) fellowships in North America

Institution policy: must be eligible for a CPSO postgraduate education certificate, including recognition as a medical specialist/family physician in the jurisdiction where the applicant practised before the fellowship

Institution policy: Yes - international applicants who meet CPSO clinical-fellow licensure requirements contact the Fellowship Program Director; applicants from countries with training agreements apply via their sponsoring agency to the PGME Office

Institution policy: clinical fellows must be funded (department or sponsoring agency); FEAC recommends pay at least equal to PGY1 on the PARO salary scale, and foreign nationals must be paid at a rate commensurate with a Canadian in the same role

Institution policy: Children's National FY2026 fellow pay scale PGY3 $83,383; PGY4 $87,135; PGY5 $91,057; PGY6 $95,154; PGY7 $99,436; PGY8 $103,911 (up to PGY12 $128,721); +$5,657/yr for fellowships with in-house 24/7 coverage

Institution policy: CHOP common GME application requires ECFMG certification for graduates of medical schools outside the US, Canada or Puerto Rico (with USMLE/COMLEX score reports); applicants indicate whether they need J-1 (ECFMG) or H-1B sponsorship

Institution policy: CHOP GME FY2027 (July 2026-June 2027) base salary PL-4 $91,080; PL-5 $95,000; PL-6 $99,231; PL-7 $103,325; PL-8 $106,573; PL-9 $109,919 (PL-1 $79,257), plus $11,000 annual training bonus at every level

Institution policy: house staff salaries 2026-27: PGY-4 $99,637, PGY-5 $101,867, PGY-6 $106,102, PGY-7 $108,765, PGY-8 $110,985, PGY-9 $113,205, plus employer-subsidised benefits and 20 days PTO

Completed (or completing by 1 July of start year) an ACGME-accredited residency; passed all USMLE components; ABP certification eligibility; eligible for Georgia licensure; ECFMG certification and English exam for IMGs

Institution policy: LCME/AOA graduate or IMG with ECFMG certification/unrestricted US licence/Fifth Pathway; satisfactory USMLE Steps 1-2 (programme-specific requirements); background check, licensure and employment eligibility

Institution policy: IU GME stipends July 2026-June 2027: PGY-4 $75,100, PGY-5 $78,200, PGY-6 $81,100, PGY-7 $84,600, PGY-8 $88,200 (PGY-1 $68,100), with no-premium health and dental insurance

Institution policy: IU GME stipends July 2026-June 2027: PGY-4 $75,100, PGY-5 $78,200, PGY-6 $81,100, PGY-7 $84,600, PGY-8 $88,200 (PGY-1 $68,100), with no-premium health and dental insurance

Institution policy: Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware fellow salary scale published on its fellowship pages: PGY4 $90,244.94; PGY5 $93,643.63; PGY6 $97,179.95; PGY7 $100,857.05; PGY8 $104,682.29, plus $2,000/5 days CME and 4 weeks vacation

Institution policy: Phoenix Children's GME salary AY 2026-27: PL-4 $81,000; PL-5 $85,656; PL-6 $88,673; PL-7 $93,175; PL-8 $97,526 (PL-1 $70,313 to PL-10 $102,348); basic life, health, disability and liability insurance provided

Institution policy: IMGs need valid ECFMG certification; applicants must be eligible for a Washington (or other applicable) state licence and for appropriate work authorisation/visa

Institution policy: Yes - international medical graduates must hold valid ECFMG certification as a condition of eligibility for fellowship application; non-US citizens need permanent residence, a valid EAD, or eligibility for J-1, F-1 OPT or H-1B

Institution policy: ACGME residents/fellows (CIR NW members) paid per UW compensation schedule; AY27 (1 July 2026-30 June 2027) R4 $92,976, R5 $95,352, R6 $98,160, R7 $104,208 (R1 $87,708 to R9 $112,620), including an $11,000 allowance

Institution policy: IMGs welcome to apply; must hold a valid ECFMG certificate and be able to obtain Medical Board of California licensure; non-ACGME fellowships need ACGME Non-Standard Training recognition before J-1 sponsorship

Institution policy: IMGs eligible if their school is in the World Directory/FAIMER and they hold a valid ECFMG certificate at application; non-US citizens need permanent residence, an appropriate visa or DACA

Institution policy: Salaried on UCSF CIR collective-bargaining scale (rates effective 1 Oct 2025, incl. housing allowance): PGY4 $106,127; PGY5 $109,737; PGY6 $113,149; PGY7 $116,315; PGY8 $121,494; 2026-27 scale under union negotiation

Institution policy: International graduates may train at UI Health Care on GMEC-approved visas (ECFMG J-1, H-1B, etc.) if they meet Iowa licensure and USMLE requirements; acceptance of visa holders is at department discretion

Institution policy: IMGs may apply on the same basis as US/Canadian graduates but need ECFMG certification; non-US citizens/non-permanent residents need an institutionally sponsored visa

Institution policy: Salaried on UPMC ME GMT stipend scale AY 2026-27: PGY4 $78,677; PGY5 $81,431; PGY6 $84,281; PGY7 $87,231; PGY8 $90,284 (AY 2027-28: PGY4 $81,818; PGY5 $85,091; PGY6 $88,495)

Institution policy: Paid house-staff stipend (employer varies: UTSW, Parkland, Children's Health or Scottish Rite); 2026-27 scale PGY4 $82,225, PGY5 $86,343, PGY6 $89,505, PGY7 $95,050

Institution policy: Graduate of LCME- or AOA-accredited US school, or IMG with valid ECFMG certificate/full Tennessee licence; prerequisite training must be ACGME, RCPSC/CFPC or ACGME-I accredited

Institution policy: WashU/BJH/SLCH GME Consortium stipends 1 July 2026-30 June 2027: PGY1 $71,239; PGY2 $74,399; PGY3 $77,597; PGY4 $80,895; PGY5 $84,439; PGY6 $88,091; PGY7 $91,618; PGY8 $95,032; PGY9 $99,151 (all fellows paid PGY-based salary whether or not ACGME-accredited)

UAB’s institutional salary table for 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 lists USD 76,326 at PGY-4, USD 80,907 at PGY-5 and USD 83,951 at PGY-6 annually. Confirm the appointment’s PGY level and coverage with the programme.

For UBC postgraduate fellow appointments, provide a letter from your home-country specialty college and proof of completed specialty examinations, with notarized translations where applicable.

Institution policy: Graduates of non-US/Canadian schools eligible with valid ECFMG certificate (or full Colorado licence); must hold or obtain legal work authorization; USMLE Step 3 required before starting a fellowship

Institution policy: Boston Children's house-staff salaries AY2027 (from 1 July 2026): PGY4/1st-year fellow $96,633; PGY5 $103,348; PGY6 $111,305; PGY7 $114,680; PGY8 $117,548; plus $10,000 housing stipend for BCH-employed trainees in accredited programmes

Institution policy: medical degree acceptable to the CPSA; completed residency (in Canada or elsewhere) acceptable to the supporting department; pursuing advanced training beyond residency certification; must meet all CPSA requirements (credentials of non-Canadian graduates verified via Physiciansapply.ca)

Institution policy: International medical graduates accepted as International Clinical Fellows or Sponsored Fellows if they hold a CPSA-acceptable medical degree, completed residency, verify credentials via physiciansapply.ca, meet CPSA English-language requirements and obtain a work permit; funding must come from a PGME-approved source

clinical fellows must be funded by a PGME-approved source (department/AHS/sponsoring government, hospital or university - no personal funds), with stipend at least equivalent to PGY1 under the Alberta Resident Physician Agreement

Institution policy: No PGME funding; clinical fellows must be funded by a PGME-approved source (department/AHS/sponsoring government, hospital or university - no personal funds), with stipend at least equivalent to PGY1 under the Alberta Resident Physician Agreement

The division provides a clinical fellowship route for international applicants, including those from non-accredited US paediatric programmes. It requires completed core paediatric training and appropriate certification for applicants from outside Canada.

Eligible residents apply through CaRMS. International clinical fellowship candidates contact the programme team and submit materials through the Paediatric Rheumatology Application Site.