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Geriatric Medicine

Information for Fellowship Applicants

Dear Fellowship Applicant,

We offer a comprehensive two-year fellowship program in Geriatric Medicine that integrates outstanding, nationally recognized academic and clinical resources. As a Hartford Center of Excellence, we provide fellows with thorough training in research methodology and medical education. Our program seeks to train exceptional and caring physicians to become future leaders in geriatric medicine. It is designed for physicians completing training in Internal Medicine or Family Practice who have completed their residency in the United States. The fellowship is unique in that it is a two-year program, with the second year focused primarily on research.

Clinical training experiences are offered at the Wright Center on Aging, a state of the art community-based primary care facility; the Amsterdam House, our outstanding academic long-term care affiliated institution; the Hospital for Special Surgery, one of the country's leading providers of medical and surgical arthritis care, and the House Call Program, providing primary care for home-bound older adults. We also offer training experiences in a wide array of geriatric in-patient services – the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) in-patient unit, the Geriatric Medicine Consult Service and our impressive Palliative Care Consultation Service. In addition, fellowship training includes a strong emphasis on geriatric mental health throughout all fellowship venues.

Fellows benefit from the opportunity to work closely with nationally renowned researchers and clinical specialists in fields of interest to geriatrics. The fellowship focuses on the importance of the multi-disciplinary team with strong interdisciplinary relationships with nurse practitioners, social workers, physicians’ assistants, therapists, and other health care providers to ensure a complete training experience in geriatric medicine.

The selection committee reviews complete applications on a regular basis. The committee begins its interview process one year in advance of the start of each program year and continues until both positions are filled. It is, therefore, recommended that candidates apply early. Please submit a completed application using the ERAS system http://www.aamc.org/students/eras/.

A complete fellowship application includes:
• All required fields in ERAS
• Photograph (Please label the back of the picture with your first and last name)
• Personal statement
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae

The selection of fellows from the pool of eligible applicants will be made on the basis of preparedness, ability, aptitude, credentials, communications skills and personal qualities such as motivation and integrity. The Division does not have a minimum USMLE or other minimum score requirements. If a personal interview is desired, you will be notified by phone, email or postal mail.
Licensure/Immigration Requirements
All fellows must maintain appropriate immigration status at all times. Non-U.S. citizens should contact the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates for application of H1B, O, and Greencard sponsorship.

*Non-U.S. citizens ONLY may work with a Limited Permit to practice medicine in New York State. Information and an application for a Limited Permit can be found at the New York State Education Department Web Site. (http://www.nysed.gov/)

If you have any questions about the training program or the application process, please contact David Aronson at 212-746-3539 or via email at dba2004@med.cornell.edu. Again, thank you for your interest in our program.

Good luck in your career choice.
Sincerely,

Barrie Raik, MD
Director, Fellowship Program in Geriatric Medicine

Arun Rao, MD
Assistant Director, Fellowship Program in Geriatric Medicine