Undergraduate Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in geriatric medicine. Although our shadowing opportunities are reserved for UCLA medical students, there are many ways to connect with organizations that work with older adult patient populations.

Clinical and Community Opportunities

Gerofit

A student-run fitness program designed to promote health and wellness in older adults.

https://gerofit-ucla.weebly.com/

THINQ (Transforming Healthcare through Interprofessional Quality Improvement)

An interprofessional collaborative focused on improving healthcare quality for older adults.

https://www.uclahealth.org/departments/medicine/internal-medicine/education/thinq-collaborative

Companion Care Program at Santa Monica Medical Center Geriatrics Unit

Volunteer opportunities to provide companionship and support to older adult patients.

https://www.uclahealth.org/departments/medicine/geriatrics/companion-care-program

Clinical Care Extenders

Volunteer program offering hands-on experience in clinical settings across UCLA Health facilities.

Additional Student Organizations

Explore more opportunities to get involved with geriatric care and related fields: