Division of Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program
The Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine offers top-of-the line training in a premier setting. The goal of the three-year program is to train physicians to become academic leaders in the field of pediatric rheumatology by providing exceptional and comprehensive fellowship training.
Dawn M. Wahezi, MD, Director, Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program
Why our program could be right for you
The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore offers outstanding clinical experience in Pediatric Rheumatology. Our renowned and respected faculty provides an extensive educational curriculum, in addition to unmatched clinical and academic mentorship. We are fortunate to serve a diverse community in the Bronx and Westchester areas, providing trainees with exposure to a wide range of rheumatic diseases, varying medical complexities and an intense understanding of psychosocial and economic impacts on physical illness. Trainees gain exposure to state-of-the-art clinical services, a multidisciplinary learning environment, quality-improvement methodology and advanced scientific investigations.
Children's Hospital at Montefiore
Located on our Moses campus, CHAM is a premier academic children’s hospital nationally renowned for its clinical excellence, innovative research and commitment to training the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists.
The Pediatrics Fellowship Programs at CHAM offer clinical exposure to every pediatric subspecialty, preparing graduates for future careers in an environment that fosters rich clinical learning, scientific discourse and empathetic research.
Our fellows are the heart and priority of our division. We aim to help build them into leaders in clinical and academic pediatric rheumatology.
Tamar Rubinstein, MD, MS
Attending Physician, Pediatric Rheumatology, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
Not only am I privileged to learn from incredibly supportive and motivated mentors, but each and every day I learn from our unique population of children with rheumatologic disease.
Malki Peskin, MD
Third Year Fellow
A world-renowned faculty
Current fellows
A challenging and innovative curriculum
Our training program offers fellows a range of rich and varied educational opportunities, and a comprehensive multidisciplinary learning environment aimed at enhancing understanding of the complexity of rheumatic diseases. Our team uses a variety of state-of-the-art services, like ultrasonography, to improve patient care and assist in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of children with rheumatic diseases. Our team collaborates closely with all pediatric services, including nephrology, dermatology, cardiology and psychology, to provide comprehensive and accessible care to all patients.
The nurturing environment of our division alongside the incomparable clinical exposure at CHAM helps our fellows to become exceptionally well-rounded pediatric rheumatologists.
Natalia Vasquez Canizares, MD, MS
Attending Physician, Pediatric Rheumatology
Once fellows join our team, they become part of our family. They can expect ongoing mentorship, guidance and support for the duration of their career.
Dawn M. Wahezi, MD, MS
Director, Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program
Faculty and scientists at the forefront of research
Fellowship Application Information
If you would like to apply to become a Pediatric Rheumatology Fellow at Montefiore Einstein, here’s some information to keep in mind.
- Interview period: September 1 - November 15
Montefiore Einstein recognizes that having a diverse and inclusive institution is critical to success, and we reaffirm our fervent commitment to fostering a culture in which diversity is a central tenet.
Have questions? Get in touch.
Dawn M. Wahezi, MD, MS
Chief, Pediatric Rheumatology
Director, Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program
Associate Professor, Pediatrics
dwahezi@montefiore.org
718-696-2401
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