The Banner Family Medicine Geriatric Fellowship Program is a one-year program (a second year of research is optional) that places a strong emphasis on clinical geriatrics.
The program offers a unique learning opportunity because most of the educational experience takes place in the Sun Cities and surrounding communities which is comprised of more than 85,000 older adults. Banner Health is the primary health care organization and their services are directed toward care of the elderly. The program is fully accredited through the Family Practice Program at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center.
The curriculum consists of both block and longitudinal rotations. Longitudinal experiences include Geriatric Medicine and long-term care experiences in subacute, custodial, assisted living, and dementia-directed care environments. A large emphasis is placed on care for patients with dementia and end-of-life care. Block rotations consist of rotations on the Inpatient Geriatric Service, Geriatric Rehabilitation, Geriatric Psychiatry, Hospice, Subacute Care, and an elective to include the fields of neurology, dermatology, endocrine, urology, podiatry, gynecology and others.
The Banner Family Medicine Geriatric Fellowship Program goal is to develop physicians who will provide state-of-the-art care to the geriatric population. In addition, they will be leaders who will teach, assist in formulating health care policy (local and national), and act as advocates for geriatric care.
Upon completion of the program, a physician will be eligible to take the exam to receive a certificate of added qualification in geriatrics (Board Certified in Geriatrics).
We suggest applying as early as possible to give ample time for the interviewing process. We are encouraging all applicants to apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) which is now active for fellow applicants. If this is not feasible you may download the application and complete it manually and mail with other requested information to our office. If you have other questions, you may contact Eileen Harris, M.S., Program Coordinator at the Geriatric Fellowship Office:
I look forward to hearing from you!
Walter J. Nieri, MD
Geriatric Fellowship Office
10515 W. Santa Fe Drive
Sun City, AZ 85351
Fax: (623) 815-2981