CONFERENCES, SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY, TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES Supplemental Educational Opportunities
Weekly Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Conference
A 60-minute weekly conference attended by Geriatric fellows, core faculty, residents on their geriatric rotation and other learners. Didactic discussions cover a broad range of core geriatric topics. Speakers include the geriatric fellowship faculty, LGH specialists, and local health care professionals with geriatric expertise. Fellows present at two conferences each year, as well as present up- to-date articles through quarterly Journal Club.
Teaching Opportunities
Fellows can present at family medicine resident block conferences. They may have opportunities to teach medical students. Opportunities are available to teach patients, families and interdisciplinary team members in the community.
Fellows are encouraged to apply for and participate in the Futures Program through the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed).
Scholarly Activity
Fellows have the opportunity to participate in scholarly activities throughout the year including quality improvement projects, case reports, poster presentations, curriculum development, and clinical research. Lancaster General Health’s Research Institute is available to provide additional support as needed.