Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine

• Completion of MD / DO or equivalent medical degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency or Family Medicine Residency
• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Applicants must meet Graduate Medical Education (GME) eligibility requirements
• International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must have:
• Valid ECFMG certification
• Required USMLE examination completion
• Applicants should demonstrate interest in geriatric medicine, aging care, and management of older adults
• Candidates must be eligible for required medical licensure in North Carolina (USA)
• Applicants must satisfy UNC institutional requirements for fellowship appointment and visa eligibility (if applicable)

The Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at UNC School of Medicine is an advanced clinical training program focused on the comprehensive care of older adults with complex medical, functional, and psychosocial needs. The fellowship provides specialized training in geriatric assessment, management of age-related diseases, cognitive disorders, chronic illness, mobility issues, medication management, and preventive healthcare for elderly patients. Fellows gain experience across various clinical settings, including inpatient geriatrics, outpatient geriatric clinics, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation services, and multidisciplinary care teams. The program emphasizes patient-centered care, evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, research, and teaching skills, preparing physicians to become specialists in geriatric healthcare and leaders in the field of aging medicine.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
2. Register for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Medicine Subspecialty Match
3. Submit required application documents:

• ERAS application form
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement
• Medical school transcript
• USMLE/COMLEX score reports
• Letters of Recommendation
• MSPE (Medical Student Performance Evaluation), if applicable

1. Application review by the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Selection Committee
2. Shortlisted candidates are invited for virtual interviews
3. Selection is based on:

• Academic performance
• Clinical training background
• Interest in geriatric medicine
• Research and leadership experience
• Interview performance

1. Final selection is completed through the NRMP Match process
2. Selected fellows complete appointment requirements and begin fellowship training (typically July intake)