Medical Student & Resident Resources

Welcome to Rheumatology!

Rheumatology is an exciting field which combines diagnostic skills with new and promising therapeutic options for our patients. There are few other specialties that can provide such dramatic improvement in people’s quality of life.

There are over 100 diseases rheumatologists will see, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, crystal arthritis, myositis and vasculitis. Whether you are a medical student or resident, a rotation or elective in rheumatology will expose you to many of these conditions and teach you an approach to their diagnosis.