Geriatrics

Geriatrics TRAC

While it may seem daunting, Geriatrics is a very fun field of medicine. Our required curriculum for all residents includes 1 month of focused review of medical conditions in older adults, as well as longitudinal exposure to older patients in multiple settings including the hospital, clinic, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, home, and hospice throughout the 2nd and 3rd years of residency. We learn through reviewing articles, didactic sessions on common geriatric conditions and syndromes, and evaluation of patients.

The Geriatrics TRAC is an opportunity for those residents considering a geriatrics fellowship, inpatient or SNF or any other work involving caring for the elderly, and/or those with a strong interest in having a more focused and involved geriatric training experience.

Opportunities

Clinical mentoring by family physicians with considerable experience and additional qualifications in Geriatric medicine and Hospice & Palliative medicine
Electives in disciplines pertinent to Geriatrics including skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, palliative/hospice, inpatient geriatric consult
Dedicated time for work related to the track, including scholarly activities
Present journal club and lecture(s) on geriatric related topics
American Geriatrics Society annual conference

Resident Selection

Residents with strong academic standing may apply at the end of the 1st and 2nd year for the 1 year TRAC.

Contact Elaine Roh, M.D.