The mission of the fellowship program in the Division of Rheumatology is for our physicians to become highly trained and competent practitioners in the field of rheumatology. It is expected that graduates of this program will possess superior clinical skills, a broad depth of knowledge base in rheumatology and relevant clinical and basic sciences, be capable to work in a variety of settings, a capacity for critical thought and problem solutions, a high standard of professional ethics, and possess habits of life-long learning to build upon their knowledge, skills and professionalism.