The Division of Rheumatology at Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, focuses on providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases in a setting of active clinical research and education. Our physicians see thousands of people with rheumatic diseases each year.

Rheumatic diseases seen include a vast number of arthritis conditions such as crystalline arthritis, spondyloarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, among others; collagen vascular disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and mixed connective tissue diseases; vasculitis disorders, such as giant cell arteritis, Takayasu's arteritis, and antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis; and polymyositis and dermatomyositis.

Rare rheumatic diseases are encountered as well, such as relapsing polychondritis, retroperitoneal fibrosis, and autoinflammatory diseases.

The rheumatology division includes an established systemic sclerosis clinic, ultrasound clinic, and evolving vasculitis clinic providing an enriched clinical experience for training in these subspecialty areas.

From the program directors

Welcome to the Rheumatology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona! We are delighted that you are interested in joining our program.

It is an exciting time to enter the field of rheumatology! With all the cutting-edge research developments, musculoskeletal ultrasound technology, and biologic therapies available, it is crucial to develop strong and dedicated leaders within our specialty.

We offer a superb training experience for those who have a passion for improving the lives of patients and advancing the field of rheumatology. Our unique training program provides vast opportunities to hone the clinical skills needed to successfully manage complex rheumatic diseases in the hospital and in outpatient settings.

Mayo Clinic's program infrastructure and our faculty's dedication to mentorship and teaching allow us to offer tailored experiences to meet your evolving career development needs.

We encourage you to explore our website and contact us if you have any questions about our fellowship.

Faculty

In addition to caring for patients in their clinical practices, Mayo Clinic's faculty is committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many of our faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields. You have direct access to the rheumatology faculty at Mayo Clinic throughout your training.