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Geriatric Psychiatry

Graduates of the 12-month, ACGME-accredited program in geriatric psychiatry satisfy all requirements of and are eligible to take the ABPN subspecialty certification examination. An optional second fellowship year is available for candidates seeking additional training as a physician-scientist.

Our program produces specialists in the delivery of skilled and comprehensive psychiatric medical care of older adults suffering from psychiatric and neuropsychiatric disorders. Our clinical programs emphasize expert diagnosis, early intervention, continuity of care, and access to new therapies and clinical research protocols.

About Our Program

 Prerequisites

The Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship is an ACGME-accredited training program for individuals who have successfully completed a four-year psychiatry residency program in the United States or Canada. At the current time, the complement for the fellowship is one position.

 Application

Applications for the academic year 2022-2023 are currently being accepted.

Applicants must complete a Northwestern University application, which can be accessed at the McGaw website. The application must include the following documents:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement
  • Photocopy of current state medical license
  • Photocopies of original USMLE examination results, or equivalent
  • Photocopy of ECFMG certificate, if applicable
  • Medical school transcript and MSPE letter (sent directly from the medical school)
  • Three letters of recommendation from individuals in your specialty (one from current or previous program director); must be sent directly from the individuals to the program director or program coordinator
  • Photocopies of visa/citizenship papers, if applicable
  • Photocopy of NPI number

Please email these documents to the program director, Danielle Anderson, MD, at danielle.anderson@nm.org.

 Curriculum

Geriatric residents participate in supervised, collaborative, interdisciplinary clinical and didactic experiences, which provide training in the following:

  • Development of diagnostic and assessment skills
  • Application of biopsychosocial concepts
  • Experience and knowledge of illness, prevention strategies and a wide range of treatment modalities, including neuromodulation
  • Treatment of a culturally diverse population of older adults with a wide range of psychopathology in a broad range of clinical settings
  • Psychological and social aspects of gerontology, including normal aging and the pathology of primary psychiatric disturbances beginning in or continuing into older age
  • Psychiatric impact of acute and chronic physical illnesses
  • Recognition of and negotiation of legal and ethical issues
  • Evidence-based clinical decision-making
  • Educational leadership

 Rotations

 Geriatric Psychiatry Faculty

Why Train With Us?

Chicago

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine provides diverse clinical experiences and world-class education in the heart of the beautiful city of Chicago.

Why Northwestern?

Contact Us

For more information, please contact:

Danielle Anderson, MD Program Director
danielle.anderson@nm.org

or

Elijah Horton, Education Coordinator
elijah.horton@nm.org

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