Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine

1. Must hold an MD or DO degree (or equivalent medical degree such as MBBS)
2. Must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency program in one of the following specialties:
3. Internal Medicine
4. Family Medicine
5. Other eligible primary care specialties as per ACGME requirements
6. Must be eligible for board certification in the primary specialty before entering the fellowship
7. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must have:
8. Valid ECFMG certification
9. Completion of required U.S. residency training requirements
10. Applicants must satisfy SUNY Downstate Graduate Medical Education credentialing requirements
11. Candidates are selected based on academic background, clinical experience, letters of recommendation, personal statement, and interview performance

The Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn is a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship program designed to provide advanced training in the comprehensive care of older adults. The program focuses on developing skilled geriatricians through an interdisciplinary, patient-centered approach to managing the complex medical, functional, psychological, and social needs of elderly patients. Fellows receive clinical training in acute care of the elderly, long-term skilled nursing facility care, ambulatory geriatrics, rehabilitation medicine, home-based care, geriatric psychiatry, palliative care, and consultative services. The curriculum emphasizes comprehensive geriatric assessment, chronic disease management, preventive care, care coordination, functional evaluation, communication skills, leadership development, and multidisciplinary teamwork. The program prepares graduates for board certification in Geriatric Medicine and careers in academic, hospital-based, and community geriatric healthcare settings.

1. Submit the fellowship application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
2. Complete the fellowship application with required supporting documents:
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Personal statement
5. Medical school transcript
6. Residency training verification
7. Letters of recommendation
8. USMLE/COMLEX transcripts (if applicable)
9. ECFMG certification (for IMGs, if applicable)
3. Applications are reviewed by the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Selection Committee
4. Selected applicants are invited for interviews
5. Final candidates are selected based on qualifications, interview performance, and program requirements
6. The fellowship participates in the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Match process through NRMP