Organization

Stanford University

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Date Posted

December 10, 2025

Dear Program Leaders,

We are writing to share that the Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program at Stanford University has one opening for the position of first year fellow and is currently accepting applications.

This is a 3-year ACGME-accredited training program that provides a comprehensive educational experience:

  • Year 1: Focused on clinical training.
  • Years 2 and 3: Dedicated to research with continued clinical responsibilities.

We are committed to developing physicians who are clinically proficient in diagnosing and managing children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases and related conditions. In addition to fostering clinical excellence, we aim to equip fellows with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in academic health care settings. Our program emphasizes life-long learning, professionalism, and leadership development.

Stanford Pediatric Fellowship Programs are designed to provide outstanding training to prepare our fellows to excel as sub-specialty clinicians, researchers, teachers, advocates, and become leaders within the field of pediatrics. The Department of Pediatrics at Stanford University currently trains 136 fellows across 26 subspecialty training programs.

For more information about training at Stanford, we encourage you to explore the Department Informational Booklet for Prospective Fellows.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with interested candidates. We appreciate your support in helping us identify the next generation of leaders in pediatric rheumatology.

Best regards,

Imelda Balboni, MD, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology
Program Director, Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Application Process
To apply, interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to Wendy Cardamone for review. J1 visa sponsorship will be considered.

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