Geriatrics Fellowship

Overview

Why UCLA-VA Geriatric Medicine?

As one of the premier geriatric medicine fellowships in the nation, our one-year program provides Internal Medicine and Family Medicine physicians with a world-class foundation in geriatric care, education, and leadership.

World-Renowned Faculty: Train with nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are leaders in geriatric medicine, aging research, medical education, and healthcare innovation.

Comprehensive Clinical Scope: Master the care of older adults across the full continuum of care, including inpatient, outpatient, skilled nursing facility, home-based, and community-based settings.

Leadership Track: Our mission is to develop the next generation of outstanding clinicians, educators, and healthcare leaders through mentorship, quality improvement initiatives, teaching opportunities, and leadership development.

Board Eligibility: Receive comprehensive preparation for the Geriatric Medicine board certification examination offered through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM).

Nationally Recognized Program: The UCLA-VA Geriatric Medicine Fellowship is one of the most sought-after geriatric medicine fellowship programs in the United States, attracting talented physicians from across the country who are committed to advancing the care of older adults.

Clinical and Teaching Settings

We offer a broad range of clinical experiences to ensure our fellows are exposed to multiple facets of Geriatrics care.  The breadth of our program creates well-rounded graduates who will succeed in the academic or community setting. Fellows rotate through three different healthcare systems and provide care in community nursing homes. Our program offers an expansive breadth of clinical experiences across three distinct healthcare systems, ensuring graduates are exceptionally well-prepared for both academic and community-based careers. By rotating through UCLA Health, the Greater Los Angeles VA, and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, fellows care for a diverse patient population and gain experience navigating a variety of healthcare delivery and insurance models, including traditional Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Health Administration.

This comprehensive training is further enriched through clinical rotations at community nursing homes and the Los Angeles Jewish Health PACE Center, providing fellows with additional exposure to interdisciplinary and community-based models of geriatric care.

Clinical Training Pathways

Beyond the core curriculum, our one-year fellowship offers optional training pathways in Inpatient Geriatrics, Skilled Nursing Facility Care, and Home-Based Care. Fellows pursuing these tracks receive specialized mentorship, targeted quality improvement (QI) project opportunities, and tailored scheduling designed to deepen their expertise in their chosen area of focus. These pathways provide additional training and professional development opportunities while maintaining the breadth and flexibility of the fellowship experience.

  • Inpatient Geriatrics
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Care
  • Home-Based Care

Advanced Training Opportunities

We also offer additional options for training:

Fellowship Program Fast Facts

  • Established in its current form in 1981, we are one of the oldest and most well-developed fellowship in the nation
  • Located in Southern California, we continue to benefit from the region’s innovative, visionary culture, fantastic weather, and the Pacific Ocean
  • We accept 11 fellows each year, making us one of the largest Geriatric Medicine Fellowships in the country.
  • Fellows join our supportive alumni network of 200+ graduates found in academic institutions and clinical settings throughout the United States and the world.
  • Our large fellowship class offers a creative and supportive community during your fellowship year
  • All fellows are trained and mentored through year-long quality improvement projects
  • Fellows can engage in research and scholarly projects with our large and distinguished research faculty who are part of the UCLA Multicampus Program in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology.