Education
The Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine provides an outstanding learning environment for medical trainees at all levels, including medical students, residents and fellows. Through didactic education, clinical rotations and opportunities for mentored research, the Division provides trainees with a wealth of resources to enhance quality of care, with passionate and talented faculty who assist in developing the skills necessary for successful careers as clinician-educators or investigators.
Fellowship Programs
The Division is educating the next generation of physicians through accredited fellowship programs in both Geriatric Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. The fellowships focus on interdisciplinary clinical training and the development of teaching and research skills. The goal of the fellowships is to train participants to become exceptional specialized physicians and to provide future academic leaders and clinicians with an excellent foundation in comprehensive patient care, as well as strong communication and research expertise to improve care delivery.
- Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
- Integrated Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Research Programs
For Medical Students:
- Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Summer Scholars in Aging Research Program (GPS)
- Translational Research Institute on Pain in Later Life (TRIPLL) Summer Research Internship - Patricia Kim
For Post-Doctorates:
Clinical Experiences
For Medical Students:
- Geriatric Medicine Elective - Dr. Cynthia Lien
- Area of Concentration in Geriatrics and/or Palliative Medicine - Dr. Veerawat Phongtankuel
- Special Interest Groups - Dr. Amy Shaw
For Residents:
- Palliative Care Intern Education Unit (PGY-1 ) - Dr. Milagros Silva
- Geriatrics Rotation (PGY-2) - Dr. Emily Fessler, Dr. Emily Coskun
- Geriatrics Inpatient Elective Rotation (any PGY level) - Dr. Emily Coskun
- Geriatrics Outpatient Elective Rotation (any PGY level) - Dr. Emily Coskun
- Palliative Care Inpatient Elective Rotation (any PGY level) - Dr. Ian Kwok, Dr. Navendra Singh, NP Anne Kim
- Palliative Care Outpatient Elective Rotation (any PGY level) - Dr. Milagros Silva, Dr. Ian Kwok, Dr. Navendra Singh
For Physician Assistant Students:
- Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Curriculum - Dr. Cynthia Lien
Palliative Care Champion Programs
The Palliative Care Champion Programs were developed by the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine to provide primary palliative care education for nursing assistants, nurses, physicians, and social workers, with the goal of cultivating culture change across disciplines. The Champion programs provide didactic and mentoring sessions, and participants are trained to apply the principles of palliative care to their clinical work. Upon successful completion of the program, Champions help train and mentor the next group of Palliative Care Champions, as well as going on to advance their own expertise through individualized projects.
Humanism in Medicine
- Liz Claiborne Center for Humanism in Medicine (LCCHM)
- Connecting Art and Medicine - Dr. Emily Finkelstein