The Rheumatology Fellowship training program is a 2-year, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited program. We accept two fellows per academic year, with the opportunity to participate in a Leadership Preventative Medicine Residency. Fellows spend time at both Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, New Hampshire, as well as the Veterans' Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in White River Junction, Vermont.
Fellows are granted academic titles at Geisel School of Medicine, which include the benefits, teaching activities, and resources available within Dartmouth College.
Overview of the 2-year rheumatology fellowship
| Component | First year | Second year |
|---|---|---|
| Inpatient Consultation Service | Four (4) rotations at DHMC with day/night call Four (4) rotations at VAMC | Two and a half (2.5) rotations at DHMC with day/night call Two and a half (2.5) rotations at VAMC |
While on the inpatient service, you may be called to consult on pediatric rheumatology cases seen under the supervision of a pediatric rheumatologist. | ||
| Outpatient Clinic Service | Two (2) one-half day required continuity clinics per week (half day each at DHMC and VAMC) and four (4) days a week of clinic at the VAMC during VA rotations | Two (2) full day continuity clinics per week (full day each at DHMC and VAMC) and four (4) days a week of clinic at the VAMC during VA rotations |
| Research | Two and a half (2.5) research rotations Identify research mentor and research project Optional participation in a research project with a division investigator | Four (4) research rotations Conduct approved original research project and publish or present findings |
| Specialty Clinic | Two and a half (2.5) specialty clinic rotations | Four (4) specialty clinic rotations |
One (1) half-day urgent care clinic per week One (1) half-day ultrasound clinic per week Opportunities to participate in lupus, scleroderma, pediatric and dermatology-rheumatology clinics | ||
| The Didactic Curriculum | Actively participate in and present at core teaching rheumatology conferences, invited resident conferences and supplemental conferences as appropriate
| Continue didactic participation Deliver an M&M conference presentation at VAMC May lead board review sessions and contribute to curriculum design |
DHMC: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
VAMC: Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Rotation length: Four (4) weeks
Our goal is to ensure that upon graduating from our program, you are highly competent in all aspects of rheumatologic care and well prepared to practice independently in the practice environment of your choice.