Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program
Program Overview
Welcome to the Geriatric Fellowship Program at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, where clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and groundbreaking research come together to advance the health and well-being of older adults. Our fellowship prepares physicians to become leaders in geriatric medicine, equipping them with the skills to deliver outstanding care, teach future clinicians, and contribute to innovative aging research. Compensation follows the UPMC Graduate Medical Education PGY stipend scale, ensuring competitive support that reflects your level of training.
Training here means being part of a nationally recognized network that includes the UPMC Division of Geriatric Medicine; the University of Pittsburgh; and the VA Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) – a partnership that offers unparalleled breadth across clinical, academic, and research settings. Fellows learn from world-class mentors while working at the forefront of patient care models that define excellence in geriatrics today.
We train our fellows to think systemically, to communicate effectively, and to integrate principles of geriatrics in every setting. With over thirty faculty members, many of whom are dually trained in geriatrics and a complementary discipline, our program can offer tailored training for those interested in combining geriatric training with other medical subspecialties. We offer a variety of tracts that span from a one-year clinical fellowship to a four-year research academic fellowship.
There are many more unique features of our program. Keep scrolling to explore further, and we hope to meet you soon!
One Year Clinical Fellowship
A comprehensive, immersive clinical experience across a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Develop the expertise needed for independent geriatric medical practice and leave fully prepared to sit for the Geriatric Medicine boards in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine upon completion!
Geriatric-Palliative Combined Fellowship
- A two-year training program integrated with the Section of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in collaboration with the UPMC Palliative and Supportive Care Institute.
- Develop expertise in managing the overlap of geriatric and palliative care.
- Leave a dual-trained fellow prepared for an academic career and leadership in both fields.
Research Academic Tract Fellowship
- One to four additional years of training for fellows wishing to learn the essentials of medical education and/or research in aging.
- Can include formal degree programs as well as mentoring, completion of a project, and preparation of manuscripts and grant submissions.
These training activities are supported by:
Internal Medicine-Geriatrics Integrated Training Program
- A four-year integrated program in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.
- Graduates are eligible to sit for both board exams at the end of the four-year period.
- Residents have protected time for additional professional/career development (research, coursework, other scholarly work).
Sample schedule: IM-Geri Integrated training program
| Block rotations by training year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY1 | PGY2 | PGY3 | PGY4 |
| Geriatric Consult (Inpatient)/ | Geriatric Hospitalist (Green Team) | Geriatric Syndromes Outpatient | Geriatric Evaluation and Management (Outpatient Consult) |
| Neurology | |||
| GIM IP | Geriatric Rehab/Recovery | Neurology/Aging Brain | LTC Leadership |
| Ambulatory | Palliative Medicine | Geriatric MSK | Geriatric Consult |
| MICU | GIM IP | GIM IP | Geriatric Hospitalist |
| Elective | Elective | Ambulatory | Geriatric Psych |
| GIM IP | Hem-Onc IP | GIM IP | Home-based primary care |
| Elective | Night float | Elective | Individualized professional development |
| Cardiology IP | MICU | ICU | |
| Emergency Med | Ambulatory | Elective | |
| GIM IP | CCU | Specialty IP | |
| Night float | Elective | Elective | |
| Hem Onc IP | GIM IP | ICU | |
| Continuity Experiences | |||
| GIM clinic ½ day per week during outpatient blocks | Geriatric Clinic ½ day per week | ||
| Geriatrics clinic ½ day per week during outpatient blocks | |||
| NH ½ day/week, geriatrics blocks | ½ day per week | ||
For more information, please contact:
Janet Parham
Medical Education Program Academic Manager
412-802-8615
parhamj2@upmc.edu