The Geriatric fellowship program prepares the fellow in all fields of geriatric medicine, with special emphasis on multi-disciplinary outpatient geriatric care, inpatient care, nursing home and rehabilitation services. The fellow also has a chance to hone teaching and communication skills, through community invitations, such as giving presentations to health professionals or answering questions at health fairs.
Geriatric Fellowship Roadmap
The geriatric fellowship program curriculum consists of thirteen blocks (one block equals four {4} weeks) of the following:
| Rotation | Number of Blocks |
|---|---|
| Elective | 2½ blocks |
| Geriatric Outpatient Clinic | 1 block |
| Geriatric Inpatient Service | 2 blocks |
| Geropsychiatry | 1 block |
| Geropsychology | 1 block |
| PMR | 1 block |
| Sleep Disorder | ½ block |
| Urology | ½ block |
| Neurology/Movement Disorders | 1 block |
| Home Care/Hospice | ½ block |
| Nursing Home | 1 block |
| Vacation | 1 block |
| Two ½ days continuity clinic per week | |
| One ½ day continuity ECF clinic per week |
Geriatric Fellowship Program Features
Educational components include the physiology of aging; pathophysiology of common diseases of the elderly; functional, cognitive status and other effective assessment methodologies; and concepts of treatment and management in both the acute home care and long-term care environments. During the fellowship, research in geriatric medicine is required.
Electives
Electives are to be taken at Hurley Medical Center located in Flint, Michigan.
| Electives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Neurology | Gynecology | Orthopedic |
| ENT | Ophthalmology | Cardiology |
| Research |
Additional Information
For more information about the fellowship and Hurley Medical Center, contact the Geriatric Fellowship Program office at (810) 262-9682.