NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine Program

Program Overview

The Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine offers a comprehensive one-year training program located in Mineola, New York. Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the program is designed to equip fellows with the necessary skills to provide high-quality care to a diverse population of older adults, including community-dwelling seniors, frail nursing home residents, and acutely ill hospitalized patients. This fellowship includes a mix of clinical and academic experiences that prepare fellows to graduate as competent geriatricians capable of passing the geriatric certification examination.

Curriculum and Training

The curriculum is structured to provide extensive clinical exposure across various settings. Fellows participate in geriatric medicine through the following rotations:

• Inpatient Service: Direct care for hospitalized older patients, functioning as primary hospital care providers.
• Outpatient Practice: Includes home visits and visits to assisted living facilities while participating in a weekly continuity clinic.
• Skilled Nursing Facility: Focuses on subacute rehabilitation and long-term care.
• Geriatric Psychiatry: Emphasizes consultation-liaison services.
• Palliative and Hospice Care: Including home hospice visits.
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Concentrating on neurophysiatry and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Neurology: Addressing neurological conditions prevalent among seniors.

Electives

Fellows may also choose from a range of electives to expand their knowledge and skills. Examples include:

• Palliative Care Elective: A two-week specialty experience in palliative medicine.
• Wound Care Elective: Training focused on advanced wound management techniques.
• Nursing Home Medical Directorship Elective: Hands-on administrative experience within a skilled nursing facility.
• Women’s Health Elective: Rotation covering topics relevant to older female patients.

Clinical Experience

Clinical training largely occurs at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, with substantial hands-on learning integrated across the curriculum. Fellowship training incorporates various outpatient clinical experiences and visits to assisted living facilities. Overall, the program promotes a balance between training and personal well-being, ensuring that fellows have opportunities to engage in life outside of demanding clinical schedules.

Research Opportunities

Research is an integral component of the fellowship. Fellows are encouraged to engage in various projects, including clinical case reports and quality improvement initiatives, often with faculty mentorship. The program supports participation in national conferences and presentations of research findings at events like the American Geriatrics Society conference. Previous fellows have published extensively in reputable journals, showcasing the rich research culture of the program.

Application Process

The program accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS), and prospective fellows are required to submit a common application form, CV, personal statement, medical school transcripts, USMLE or COMLEX scores, and three letters of recommendation. A valid ECFMG certificate is needed for international medical graduates, along with information regarding visa status as the program supports J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorships for qualified candidates.

Competitiveness and Unique Aspects

The Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine is known to be highly competitive, attracting a diverse group of applicants, including those from DO and IMG backgrounds. The program promotes diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing an equitable training environment free from discrimination.

Fellowship Outcomes and Alumni Perspectives

Graduates of the fellowship program have successfully transitioned into various roles, including geriatric specialists, medical directors, geriatric hospitalists, and academic positions. Alumni have consistently highlighted their training experience at NYU Grossman as fulfilling and enriching, noting the supportive faculty and comprehensive exposure they received.