We participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Geriatric Medicine Match. Applications should be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). For more details, visit the ERAS website.
Application Requirements
A complete application includes:
- Three letters of recommendation, including one from your residency program director
- Personal statement outlining your interest in geriatric medicine
- Medical school transcripts
- USMLE/FLEX scores
Applicants must be eligible for board certification in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). A valid Illinois medical license is required at the start of the fellowship.
Application Timeline
| July-September | Applications accepted via ERAS |
|---|---|
| August-October | (early submission recommended for scheduling priority) |
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the combined program, please contact:
- Co-Director (Geriatrics): Dr. Katherine Thompson
- Co-Director (Hospice/Palliative Medicine): Dr. Vasyl Hereha
- Email: cwy6966@bsd.uchicago.edu
- Education Coordinator:Allegra Colgrove
- Email: Allegra.Colgrove@bsd.uchicago.edu
- Phone: (773) 834-6158medicine.uchicago.edu+3medicine.uchicago.edu+3medicine.uchicago.edu+3
Join us at the University of Chicago to advance your expertise in geriatrics and palliative medicine, and to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults and patients with serious illnesses.