Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 12 Months
Mode: Hybrid (Online Learning + Hands-on Clinical Training)
Eligibility: MBBS, MD, DNB, or Equivalent

Program Overview

This 12-month fellowship in Geriatric Medicine equips healthcare professionals to provide specialized care for the elderly population. It focuses on age-related diseases, polypharmacy, functional assessment, chronic disease management, and palliative care. The program integrates comprehensive clinical training with community-based elderly care models to prepare doctors for geriatric practice in hospital, OPD, and home-care settings.

Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)

Module 1: Introduction to Geriatric Medicine

• Principles of aging and geriatrics

• Normal physiological changes with aging

• Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA)

• Functional, cognitive, and social assessment

Module 2: Common Geriatric Syndromes

• Falls and gait disturbances

• Frailty, sarcopenia, and incontinence

• Pressure ulcers and sensory impairments

• Sleep disorders and chronic pain

Module 3: Geriatric Pharmacology and Polypharmacy

• Pharmacokinetics in the elderly

• Polypharmacy and prescribing principles

• Drug interactions and deprescribing strategies

• Medication review and reconciliation

Module 4: Chronic Disease Management in the Elderly

• Hypertension, diabetes, and COPD in older adults

• Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and chronic kidney disease

• Heart failure and atrial fibrillation

• Coordinated care for multimorbidity

Module 5: Cognitive Disorders and Mental Health in Aging

• Dementia: diagnosis and management

• Delirium: recognition and prevention

• Depression and anxiety in the elderly

• Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)

Module 6: Nutrition, Mobility & Rehabilitation in Elderly

• Nutritional assessment and interventions

• Sarcopenia and protein-energy malnutrition

• Physical therapy and mobility aids

• Fall prevention strategies and assistive devices

Module 7: Palliative and End-of-Life Care

• Principles of palliative care in geriatrics

• Pain management and symptom control

• Advance care planning and ethical decisions

• Grief, bereavement, and caregiver support

Module 8: Geriatric Emergency Medicine

• Acute confusional states and infections

• Stroke, fractures, and myocardial infarction in the elderly

• Emergency protocols and triage

• Hospital admission vs. home-based care

Module 9: Elder Abuse, Legal & Ethical Issues

• Identification and reporting of elder abuse

• Informed consent and capacity assessment

• Legal frameworks: NDPS, MHA, senior citizens’ rights

• Ethical dilemmas in geriatric decision-making

Module 10: Community-Based Geriatric Care

• Home-based and hospice care models

• Geriatric care in old age homes and rehabilitation centers

• Role of caregivers, NGOs, and social workers

• Designing elder-friendly environments

Module 11: Integrated Geriatric Case Management

• Multidisciplinary team approach

• Coordinating with physiotherapists, nutritionists, psychologists

• Managing complex comorbidities

• Health promotion and preventive geriatrics

Module 12: Final Review, OSCEs & Capstone Assessment

• Case-based learning and real-world simulations

• Review of key clinical protocols

• Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

• Final theory and viva assessments

Clinical Training and Hands-On Exposure

• Rotations in geriatric wards, OPDs, and ICUs

• Functional assessments, cognitive tests, and family meetings

• Home visits and community elder care projects

• Experience in palliative and rehabilitation care units

Assessment and Certification

• Monthly quizzes, assignments, and reflection journals

• OSCEs and case presentations during clinical rotations

• Final written exam and viva

• Fellowship Certification in Geriatric Medicine by Skillversity

Who Should Enroll

• MBBS/MD/DNB doctors interested in elderly care

• Physicians in family medicine, internal medicine, or primary care

• Medical professionals working in hospitals, nursing homes, or community health settings