Overview - Geriatrics
Combined Geriatrics & Hospice/Palliative Medicine Fellowship
The University of Chicago's Combined Geriatric Medicine and Hospice/Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary training experience designed to cultivate leaders in both specialties. This integrated 24-month program combines rigorous clinical training with dedicated time for scholarly work preparing fellows to address the complex needs of aging populations and those with serious illnesses.
Program Overview
Fellows in this program engage in 24 months of combined clinical training in geriatrics and palliative medicine. This structure ensures a well-rounded educational experience that includes:
- Clinical Rotations:Fellows provide primary and consultative care across various settings, focusing on frailty, multiple co-morbid conditions, dementia, psychiatric illnesses, and end-of-life care.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Training emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, involving collaboration with professionals from social work, nursing, pharmacy, chaplaincy, and medical specialties.
- Scholarship Opportunities:The program includes dedicated time to work on mentored projects in research, quality improvement, and medical education, allowing fellows to contribute to advancements in geriatrics and palliative care.