Medicine-Geriatrics Pathway Fellowship
UIC Geriatrics Fellowship also offers a Medicine-Geriatrics Pathway, which is a four-year program for internal medicine (IM) and family medicine (FM) residents who are interested in pursuing a career in geriatrics:
- Provides mentorship and guidance from Geriatrics faculty throughout the residency program and subsequent fellowship
- Four-year program meeting board certification requirements in IM/FM and Geriatric Medicine
- Longitudinal panels in care settings including assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and geriatric clinics
- The only program in Chicagoland that combines academic and VA experience
- Dedicated didactics, case presentations, and journal clubs
- Scholarship opportunities in geriatrics-related QI and research
- Exposure to various career paths as a Geriatrician, including Medical Director, consultant, SNFist, and PCP
For more information, please contact the program director, Dr. Vania Leung at vleung3@uic.edu.