Physicians today need a solid background in geriatrics since almost every field will see an increasing number of elderly patients. In 2013 the first baby boomers will turn 65 followed by a tidal wave of geriatric patients. The competent physician will need excellent skills and knowledge in geriatrics to practice effectively. Through our interactions with students, residents and fellows, the faculty of the Division of Geriatrics/Gerontology is committed to promoting an understanding of the unique medical needs of the elderly. With the support of the Sri Shridevi Charitable Trust ®.  SIMSRH  is a 300-bed residential health care facility providing quality long-term care to individuals with complex or chronic health conditions.

Geriatric Assessment Clinic - The program aims to maintain frail older adults in the community at the most independent level as possible through an interdisciplinary approach of comprehensive geriatric assessment. The clinic features a Geriatric Health Care Team that thoroughly evaluates the health and functional ability of older persons by examination, and interviewing both patient and family, in addition to gathering information from the primary care physician.

Long-Term Care - Each fellow is assigned a panel of long-term care patients, at SIMS & RH, which they will follow longitudinally with an attending physician during their tenure as a fellow. Other experiences include participation on a closed wandering/behavior unit at SIMS & RH and a respiratory unit for ventilator-dependent patients at an affiliated facility.

Neurology - Fellows participate in inpatient neurologic consultation at SIMS & RH and outpatient consultation and neurology clinic at SIMS & RH. They are involved in didactic teaching rounds with an attending geriatric neurologist.

Psychiatry - The Psychiatry Department at SIMS & RH is world-renowned for its groundbreaking work in cognitive disorders and dementias and continues to actively participate in innovative clinical trials. Fellows participate in a two month rotation of inpatient psychiatric consultation on long-term care patients at SIMS & RH as well as outpatient evaluation in the neurology and psychiatry clinic. (Their involvement is also encouraged in the ongoing research and clinical trials in Alzheimer's Disease and other dementing disorders and behavioral disturbances.

Rehabilitation – SIMS & RH is home to one of the most experienced short-term rehabilitation programs in the region providing individualized care to people with disabling conditions as result of an illness or injury. Geriatric Medicine fellows participate in a three month rotation on a comprehensive, interdisciplinary teaching service and are responsible as team members for the primary care of the patients. Fellows interact with specialists in medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, recreation therapy, social work, clergy, audiology, nursing, and nutrition. The treatment team is committed to restoring each patient's physical and cognitive skills, enabling him or her to be as self-reliant and independent as possible.