Program Information

Many of the core program activities are based at the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Fellows will complete a one-year clinical program in an integrated curriculum that prepares them to become skilled practitioners and leaders in Geriatric Medicine. Clinical skills in Geriatric Medicine are gained through:

Throughout the clinical year, there are regular seminars, journal clubs, and other didactic sessions designed to develop the basic skill set of future geriatricians.

1. Must have completed an ACGME or AOA accredited residency in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine at the time of starting the fellowship, and already be certified or actively pursuing board certification in their primary specialty.
2. Must be license-eligible in the state of California.
3. Must be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a J1 Visa. Stanford DOES NOT sponsor international medical school graduates on H-1B visas.
4. All international medical graduates must have the required Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) documentation

Applications for the Stanford-VA Palo Alto Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program will be processed electronically through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Please submit the following materials via ERAS portal:

1. A completed ERAS application
2. A current curriculum vitae
3. A one-page personal statement of interest
4. THREE letters of recommendation, including one from your residency program director
5. USMLE or COMLEX scores for steps 1, 2, and 3.
6. Photo
7. Valid ECFMG certificate (foreign medical graduates only)

The Stanford-VA Palo Alto Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program fully participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). You must also register with this program here. We will offer three fellowship positions each year starting July 1st.