Geriatrics
“Our training program provides instruction in an array of settings to give our fellows a wide base of knowledge in geriatric medicine,” says program director Mahmoud Ismail, MD, right, who mentors fellow Diana Rodriguez Alcantara, MD.
The University at Buffalo’s Geriatric Medicine Fellowship is a dynamic, one-year training program designed to develop future leaders in geriatric care. Through a comprehensive blend of clinical and didactic experiences, our fellowship prepares physicians to meet the growing needs of an aging population with expertise, compassion and innovation.
The program offers a wide range of academic and community-based, age-friendly clinical opportunities, allowing fellows to gain hands-on experience across diverse healthcare settings.
Fellows will engage in rotations such as:
- acute geriatrics care
- inpatient geriatric consultation
- inpatient geriatric psychiatry
- subacute rehabilitation
- geriatric neurology
- physical medicine and rehabilitation
- palliative medicine and hospice
- home-based primary care
- elective rotations tailored to individual interests
These structured rotations are complemented by longitudinal experiences in skilled nursing facilities, primary care clinics and memory clinics. Our fellows receive training at renowned institutions including the VA Western New York Healthcare System, Erie County Medical Center (ECMC), Kaleida Health System, and the UBMD Memory Clinic.
In addition to clinical training, fellows benefit from a rich educational framework consisting of weekly didactic sessions, monthly core seminars, case discussions, ethics conferences, journal clubs and research presentations. Our curriculum focuses on current trends in geriatrics and the biology of aging, providing fellows with a deep and current understanding of the field.
Fellows are encouraged to engage in scholarly activities, with a dedicated month for research and academic projects. These can include clinical research, case reports and contributions to peer-reviewed publications. Our program also emphasizes the importance of teaching, offering fellows the opportunity to mentor and educate medical students and residents, enhancing their leadership and communication skills.
Our fellowship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and leads to board certification in Geriatric Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Family Medicine. We also offer a Geriatric Medicine Pathway to help our residents tailor their learning experience and prepare for Geritric Medicine fellowship.
Training in an Age-Friendly Health System is a key component of our program. Fellows are trained in the “4Ms” of geriatrics care: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility—ensuring that they can deliver the highest quality care to older adults.
During the fellowship, you can expect to receive a comprehensive and enriching experience that prepares you for a successful career in geriatric medicine. We are committed to fostering clinical excellence, academic achievement and compassionate care for older adults.
This fellowship is a 12-month experience designed for physicians who have successfully completed an ACGME-accredited residency in internal medicine or family medicine.
Program Director
Buffalo General Medical Center 100 High Street Room A 249 Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: 716-859-4234; Fax: 716-859-4585
Email: mahmoudi@buffalo.edu
Training Program Administrator
Noemi Tamoga
Training Program Administrator
ECMC, 462 Grider Street, DK Miller Bldg., First Floor, Room C100-B, Buffalo, NY 14215
Phone: (716) 961-6956; Fax: (716) 961-6960
Email: ntamoga@buffalo.edu
Note from the Program Director
Please use Phone: (716) 961-6956 and Fax: (716) 961-6960 for matters concerning the Geriatrics fellowship.