About the Organization
The Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program at NYU Winthrop Hospital is a well-balanced training program that provides fellows with high quality clinical and academic experiences to graduate expert geriatricians. Our fellowship program effectively provides trainees with the knowledge skills, and confidence to be highly qualified, geriatricians, as demonstrated by the programs extraordinary board pass rate. Our fellows learn to provide expert care for a wide range of elderly patient populations, including functionally independent community dwellers, frail nursing home residents and acutely ill hospitalized patients.
The program has been accredited by the ACGME since its inception in 1990. NYU Winthrop Hospital was recognized by U.S. News World & Report as having a high performing specialty in Geriatrics in 2018.
Our expert and highly dedicated faculty provide close supervision and mentoring in all clinical settings. In addition to certification in geriatric medicine, our core faculty also hold board certifications in clinical pharmacology and hospice and palliative medicine, which uniquely enables our program to offer trainees a rich educational experience. Our attending faculty to fellow ratio is 2:1.
Geriatric clinical pharmacology, neuropsychology, hospice and palliative medicine, and clinical ethics are integrated into the academic structure. Our teaching staff includes a Certified Geriatric Pharmacologist, Neuropsychologist and a Licensed Social Worker specializing in Geriatrics.
Graduates of our Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program have pursued a variety of careers including medical directorships, private practice in a range of settings, palliative care, and academic positions.
About the Community
From NYU Winthrop it is a short trip to Manhattan, where you can enjoy world class dining, museums, and endless cultural opportunities. From scenic Atlantic Ocean beaches to Fire Island, the Hamptons and Montauk Point, Long Island has something for everyone.
Convenient access to NY City is available by Long Island Railroad located directly adjacent to NYU Winthrop Hospital. Residents and fellows take advantage of the opportunity enjoy the myriad of cultural, social, and professional activities in New York City. Additionally, NYU Winthrops location in central Nassau County allows easy access to spectacular beaches.
The village of Mineola is a wonderful place to live and work. Mineola affords one the opportunity to enjoy the relaxed Long Island lifestyle, while living only 30 minutes away (via LIRR) from the attractions of NYC.
The close vicinity of the hospital, where most of the resident housing is located, is an excellent location for both families and single residents. Aside from a LIRR station leading directly into NYC, the area is surrounded by a quiet residential neighborhood and a large park with sports facilities, open fields, and a local library.