In addition to extensive clinical training, fellows engage in didactic and teaching experiences.

Didactic Components

Our academic curriculum occurs every Thursday afternoon during protected time. Fellows participate in weekly case conferences and journal club, reviewing key geriatric literature and developing critical appraisal skills. The program features faculty lectures on core geriatric syndromes, experts from various specialties, and curricula promoting a holistic approach to care, including topics like narrative medicine, healthcare policy, and advocacy. Fellows also explore groundbreaking work through our Grand Rounds series and gain insights from peers in Peer Learning Sessions, which incorporate the six core competencies from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

Our fellows participate in an intensive communication skills workshop and a geriatrics-focused Objective Structured Clinical Examination in the earlier part of the summer. This curriculum aligns with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education geriatric milestones and prepares you for board certification in geriatric medicine.

Teaching

As a geriatrics fellow, you will both teach and learn alongside medical professionals at various stages of their education. Through the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, fellows supervise medical students during their ambulatory care and inpatient geriatrics clerkships. During inpatient rotations, fellows serve as both supervisors and geriatrics educators for internal medicine residents.

The program offers diverse teaching opportunities, ranging from preparing and delivering formal presentations to leading small group discussions for residents and students. Beyond the hospital setting, fellows can engage with the community by delivering educational talks at various venues, including the 92nd Street Y, naturally occurring retirement communities, Jewish Association Serving the Aging (JASA), and DOROT.

Fellows gain comprehensive clinical experience across multiple care settings, working with diverse populations of older adults and seriously ill patients. Rotations span acute care hospitals, outpatient clinics, home visits, and skilled nursing facilities, exposing fellows to a wide range of geriatric and palliative care models. The program integrates required core rotations with elective time, allowing fellows to deepen their expertise in areas that align with their career interests.

Outpatient Care

Fellows are assigned to provide longitudinal care to a panel of older adults at one of our three ambulatory sites:Martha Stewart Centers for Living, Martha Stewart Center for Living at Downtown Union Square, or Mount Sinai Morningside. Our fellows serve as primary care physicians for their own patient panels, addressing medical, psychosocial, and economic factors. They also supervise medical students and participate in team meetings and ambulatory sessions. Additionally, our fellows rotate through unique ambulatory experiences, including neurology and behavioral health, through a state-of-the-art model of care at The Barbara and Maurice Deane Center for Wellness and Cognitive Health. They also gain experience in movement disorders, acute care, and transitional care management for post-hospitalized patients.

Home-Based Care

Through the Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program, fellows provide care to homebound patients with complex conditions, including those who are frail, terminally ill, or managing severe neuromuscular or psychiatric illnesses. Fellows conduct home visits four days per week, participate in interdisciplinary meetings, and learn about the financial, legal, and safety considerations unique to home-based care.

Nursing Home Care

At The New Jewish Home, fellows manage residents in the long-term and post-acute care settings with multiple organ system complications, requiring comprehensive assessment, ongoing monitoring, and coordination with caregivers and family members. This rotation emphasizes the complexity of long-term care while incorporating educational conferences and seminars to deepen understanding of this care setting.

Palliative Care

Fellows join an interdisciplinary care team made up of medical personnel as well as chaplains and other specialists to provide patient-centered care for seriously ill patients in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. The rotation focuses on symptom management, family meeting facilitation, and understanding end-of-life care decisions within the context of New York State law.

Inpatient Geriatrics

Fellows have the opportunity to experience the value of specialized geriatrics care in an inpatient setting through different models of care. At The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside, our fellows provide comprehensive care to hospitalized older adults, emphasizing the five Ms of geriatrics (medications, mind, mobility, multicomplexity, and what matters most) while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. They manage care transitions, including discharge planning, and collaborate with various medical and surgical specialties throughout the Mount Sinai Health System.

Fellows also have the opportunity to develop their consultative skills by working with our geriatrics consult service in collaboration with medical and surgical specialties at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Additionally, they perform comprehensive geriatrics assessments and preoperative evaluations for older adults in the comanagement trauma service at Mount Sinai Morningside.

All fellows complete a scholarly project tailored to their interests during the program. This project may take various forms, such as quality improvement initiatives, educational program development, or clinical research.

Fellows select projects that align with departmental strengths, including health care outcomes, palliative care, evidence-based medicine, and geriatric education. Faculty mentors provide regular guidance throughout the project development process, ensuring fellows stay on track and receive the support needed to complete their work successfully. Many of our fellows present their work at the American Geriatrics Society Annual Meeting, Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine-AMDA, Society of General Internal Medicine, and more.

We welcome applications from dedicated physicians committed to advancing health care for older adults. International medical graduates are encouraged to apply and we support both J1 and H1B visas, contributing to our diverse and inclusive learning environment. International applicants must reside in the United States.

Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS)®  as part of the National Residency Matching Program’s Medicine Subspecialty Match. We recommend applying one year in advance, typically during your PGY-3 year or final year of fellowship training. Application materials include:

• Completed ERAS application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Personal statement
• Final medical school transcript
• Three letters of recommendation
• United States Medical Licensing Exam transcript
• Dean's letter and medical school performance evaluation

For more information, please contact Randy Bradford, Program Coordinator, at randy.bradford@mssm.edu or call 212-241-8110.