NURTURING INTERDISCIPLINARY EXCELLENCE: INSIGHTS FROM ADVANCED FELLOWSHIP IN GERIATRICS FELLOWS
2024

Impact of the Veterans Health Administration’s Advanced Fellowship in Geriatrics

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Author Information

Author(s): Serra Monica, Wherry Sarah, Erickson Alexander, Song Yeonsu, Yang Betsy, Syed Quratulain

Primary Institution: The University of Texas Health San Antonio

Conclusion

The Advanced Fellowship in Geriatrics significantly enhances professional growth and healthcare delivery for veterans through interdisciplinary training and research.

Supporting Evidence

  • The fellowship provides a platform for clinical rotations and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Fellows engage in impactful clinical research and quality improvement projects.
  • The program addresses the unique needs of older adults and veterans.

Takeaway

This study shows that a special training program helps doctors and nurses learn better ways to care for older veterans.

Methodology

Panel discussion exploring fellowship experiences and impacts on professional trajectories.

Participant Demographics

Current and former fellows from diverse backgrounds including medicine, nursing, psychology, and public health.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0902

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