Integrated Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Overview

A two-year programme leading to dual board eligibility in geriatric medicine and hospice and palliative medicine, with 16 months of clinical training and eight months of scholarly activity.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

2 years

Start

Institution policyMount Sinai Health System resident/clinical fellow appointments commence 1 July

Positions

Up to 5 per year

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed ACGME-accredited residency in internal medicine or family medicine

International applicants

Institution policyIMGs accepted with valid ECFMG certificate; may not begin training until an appropriate visa is obtained

Visa support

Institution policyMount Sinai Health System offers J-1 (ECFMG) and H-1B (categorical candidates in programmes of 2+ years, ECFMG-certified with USMLE Step 3 passed by Match) plus E-3 for Australians; programme director decides which is offered

Licence requirement

Institution policyResidents/fellows in ACGME-accredited programmes do not need a New York State licence (supervised practice exemption); non-ACGME fellows need a valid NY licence or limited permit

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

ERAS and NRMP; applications from July, interviews September–October

Funding

Funding

Institution policyACGME fellows paid by PGY level (Mount Sinai Hospital stipend effective January 2026: PGY4 $106,313, PGY5 $110,565); non-ACGME fellow pay set by programme funds

Official sources