Geriatric Medicine Fellowship

Fellowship Title:

Geriatric Medicine Fellowship

Division:

Geriatric Medicine

Fellowship Type:

Clinical

Supervisor:

Dr. Vicky Chau

Duration:

1 year

Application Open and Close Date:

Applications due September 1 for July 1 start date the following year

Anticipated Start Date(s):

July 1, with flexibility if needed

Number of position(s) per year:

Variable

Description:

The fellowship program in general geriatric medicine will train physicians to offer expert care of older adults. The duration and design of the training program will be tailored to the specific learning needs and objectives of the candidate. Core training will include both outpatient and inpatient geriatrics consultation. Rotations in neurology, geriatric psychiatry, osteoporosis and long-term-care (among others) are available to enhance knowledge and skills for managing common geriatric syndromes. Our faculty are involved in a myriad of scholarly projects including clinical research, health systems research, medical education, and more, with many opportunities for academic collaboration and mentorship.

Eligibility: Applicants must be fluent in English and have completed postgraduate (residency) training in Internal Medicine. Applicants are expected to have impeccable bedside manner and work well in teams.

Please visit https://sinaigeriatrics.ca/health-profession/training-opportunities/fellows-2/ for full description of the program, eligibility and application requirements.

*NOTE: University of Toronto in affiliation with Sinai Health System and University Health Network Division of Geriatrics also offer the following subspecialty fellowships:

  1. Geriatric Rehabilitation: open to geriatric medicine or physical medicine and rehabilitation (physiatry) graduates
  2. Geriatric Emergency Medicine: open to emergency medicine graduates
  3. Geriatric Oncology: open to medical oncology or geriatric medicine graduates

Contact Name:

Hellen Partaat (Note: Please make sure you have read the full program information at https://sinaigeriatrics.ca/health-profession/training-opportunities/fellows-2/ )

Role:

Program coordinator and Divisional Administrative Assistant, Geriatric Division

Telephone:

416-978-8325

E-mail:

Geriatric.Medicine@utoronto.ca