Medical Education at NJISA

Geriatrics at Nationally-ranked Rowan-Virtua SOM

Geriatric medicine involves not only treating acute problems, but also understanding normal physiologic changes of aging, managing overlapping chronic conditions, and recognizing geriatric syndromes. It focuses on care of the whole patient, not just his or her symptoms. It is patient care at its most basic, yet most complex… and fulfilling.

Despite the job satisfaction of geriatricians, the growth of the population age 65 and older has raced beyond the training of health care professionals with geriatrics expertise. At Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (Rowan-Virtua SOM), our geriatrics programs train students to improve skills in caring for older adults through broad exposure to quality primary care and consultative experiences in a variety of health care settings mentored by geriatric faculty.

NJISA Programs

Honored as one of the top programs for geriatrics education by the U.S. News & World Report, Rowan-Virtua SOM and NJISA lead the way in geriatrics education and patient care. Through our programs for medical students, residents, fellows, health care professionals, community programs, and faculty development we increase awareness and provide resources to our aging population. We are funded by the DHHS-HRSA to implement the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) grant with the goal of developing a health care workforce that maximizes patient and fmaily engagement and improves health outcomes for older adults by integrating geriatrics with primary care. In addition, we offer ACGME-accredited fellowship programs in geriatric medicine and geriatric psychiatry.