In addition to developing skills in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic disease, the Rheumatology Fellowship Training Program is also structured to provide an opportunity for trainees to continue developing clinical skills in General Internal Medicine. Several rheumatologists at Johns Hopkins are instrumental in this process. The Division of General Internal Medicine is closely linked to our Division, particularly through Dr. John Flynn and Dr. Don Martin who have joint appointments in both Divisions and through Dr. David Levine who has worked closely with our Division in clinical research projects. Medical Grand Rounds provides an opportunity for all faculty, Fellows, housestaff, and students to interact on a weekly basis. Dr. Peter Holt provides interesting radiology issues at rheumatology rounds.
Opportunities exist to have training in specific areas of interest.
Dr. Ling has developed a curriculum that provides a unique experience to work with geriatric patients with rheumatic diseases. Each Fellow spends one month in this rotation. Opportunities to work at other institutions are also available. National Institutes of Health - Hopkins Program Fellows have the opportunity to do either clinical or research activity at the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. This unique program provides the opportunity to work with world leaders in rheumatology at the NIH under the leadership of Dr. John Klippel and Dr. Paul Plotz.