Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine

• Must have graduated or be graduating from an ACGME-accredited residency program in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Must hold an MD or equivalent medical degree
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Must have an active California Medical License or be eligible to obtain one
• Must have U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or J-1 visa eligibility for fellowship appointment

The Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at UC Irvine School of Medicine is a one-year ACGME-accredited advanced training program designed to prepare physicians to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and patient-centered care for the aging population. The fellowship focuses on managing complex medical conditions in older adults while promoting independence, quality of life, healthy aging, and disease prevention. Fellows receive clinical training through rotations in areas including geriatric medicine, geropsychiatry, home-based primary care, memory and neurology care, palliative care/hospice, physical medicine and rehabilitation, subacute care, and specialty clinics. The program also provides opportunities for teaching, research, quality improvement projects, and scholarly activities, preparing graduates for careers as skilled geriatricians, educators, and advocates for older adult healthcare

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
2. Submit required application documents through ERAS, including:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal Statement
• Medical school transcripts
• Letters of Recommendation
• Residency training details
• USMLE/COMLEX score reports (as applicable)

1. Applications are reviewed by the fellowship selection committee
2. Selected candidates are invited for an interview
3. Final selection is completed through the fellowship match process