Geriatric Medicine Fellowship

Introduction:
The Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program provides specialized training for physicians interested
in pursuing successful academic careers as clinicians, investigators, educators and administrators
in geriatrics.  Fellows who complete the first clinical year will be able to evaluate and manage a broad
spectrum of geriatric syndromes through the entire continuum of care including ambulatory clinic, acute
care and rehab hospital, sub-acute care, long term care, palliative care, PACE and home care. Fellows
completing the second, research-based year will obtain statistical, epidemiologic and research design
skills to pursue an academic career in geriatrics.

Requirements:
BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Full Massachusetts Medical License

Length of Fellowship:
1-2 years (start date July 2009)

Number of Fellows Accepted:
Two per year

Contacts:
Petra Flock MD, Program Director
FlockP@ummhc.org
Kristin Foley DO, Associate Faculty
FoleyK@ummhc.org