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Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

Education and Training

The mission of the Johns Hopkins Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology is to train expert clinicians, leaders, educators and researchers who will improve the care of older adults and change the future of aging for all of us. Our education and training programs span the depth and breadth of clinical and research activities of our acclaimed faculty. Whether you are a student, house officer, faculty member, or health care provider, the Division offers an educational program that is likely to interest and inspire you.

Training and Education Opportunities

Clinical

Clinical experiences with expert geriatricians and health care teams practicing in the full continuum of clinical services for older adults.

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Research

Hands-on research experiences with scientists using the latest advances in molecular biology, clinical outcomes, epidemiology, population-based research, and health services research

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Educational

In-depth educational experiences with clinician-educators, including exposure to curriculum development and approaches to teaching

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Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology Fellowship Training Program

The aim of the Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology Fellowship Training Program is to advance the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, quality of life and care for the aging population. Our graduates have pursued exciting research and academic careers at a wide range of institutions, and others have become master clinicians and leaders in health systems.

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Other Education Programs

Fellow and Student Experiences

Our diverse fellowship graduates have pursued careers in clinical medicine, aging-focused research, and administrative leadership in academic and clinical programs across the US. Read about the experiences of some of our fellows and medical students and what they are doing now.

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Commitment to Diversity and Equity

The Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology is committed to training a diverse group of geriatrics experts to improve the care of older adults and to create a geriatrics workforce that better serves our patients and communities. We seek to recruit faculty and train students and fellows from diverse backgrounds.

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Fellowship Photos

Fellows with program administrator
Reyhan Westbrook at the American Geriatric Society
Shasta Ahmed and Dr. Nancy Schoenborn at the American Geriatric Society
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Fellows with ice cream at Bmore Licks
Fellows with doctor at the American Geriatric Society
Elena Beidler at the American Geriatric Society
Ricky Heath at the American Geriatric Society
Maryam Hasan at the American Geriatric Society
Thomas Cudjoe at the American Geriatric Society
Phil Magidson at the American Geriatric Society

  • Jessica Colburn, Program Director, Nicholas Schmedding, April Ehrlich, Janelle Ho, Maria Bellantoni, Simone Lescott (Clinical Fellows), and Brandon LaCour (Fellowship Program Administrator)

  • Reyhan Westbrook (Fellow) at the American Geriatric Society

  • Shasta Ahmed (Clinician Fellow) and Dr. Nancy Schoenborn at the American Geriatric Society

  • Janelle Ho, Simone Lescott, Maria Bellatoni, April Ehrlich and Nicholas Schmedding (Clinical Fellows) with Dr. John Burton, Professor Emeritus

  • Clinical Fellows on a Field Trip to Bmore Licks

  • Shasta Ahmed, Dr. Burton, Maryam Hasan, Elena Beidler (Clinician Fellows) at the American Geriatric Society

  • Elena Beidler (Clinician Fellow) at the American Geriatric Society

  • Ricky Heath (Clinician Leadership Fellow) at the American Geriatric Society

  • Maryam Hasan (Clinician Fellow) at the American Geriatric Society

  • Thomas Cudjoe (Clinician Fellow) at the American Geriatric Society

  • Phil Magidson at the American Geriatric Society

THE OFFICE OF GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATIONResources for Residents and Clinical Fellows

Visit the Office of Graduate Medical Education for information on benefits, policies, COVID-19 resources, family and caregiving programs and more. 

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