Geriatrics Fellowship
Curriculum
Geriatrics Training Pathways
Family Medicine and Internal Medicine graduates can pursue training in geriatrics through several pathways.
UCLA-VA Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
A one-year subspecialty fellowship leading to eligibility for the ABIM/ABFM certifying examination in geriatric medicine. Fellows develop expertise across the continuum of care for older adults:
- Clinical foundations — biology and pathophysiology of aging, geriatric pharmacology, psychosocial aspects of aging, comprehensive assessment, and evaluation of common geriatric syndromes
- Settings of care — acute hospital, sub-acute and post-acute, nursing home, home-based, PACE, and ambulatory
- Focused domains — rehabilitation, perioperative management, preventive medicine, co-management, and end-of-life care
- Interprofessional practice — team-based care across disciplines
- Academic skills — teaching, research, and administration
Combined Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
A two-year pathway for trainees who want to practice at the intersection of aging and serious illness, leading to eligibility for certification in both geriatric medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. Fellows complete the core geriatrics year and a year of hospice and palliative medicine training across inpatient consult, hospice, and outpatient settings.
Geriatric Oncology Fellowship
A three-year pathway for Internal Medicine trainees interested in caring for older adults with cancer, leading to dual ABIM board eligibility in geriatric medicine and medical oncology. Applicants should submit ERAS applications to both Hematology/Oncology and Geriatric Medicine, and contact [email protected]