Geriatrics Fellowship Program Application Requirements

Eligibility:

To apply to UC San Diego one-year Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Completed training in an ACGME accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Be able to start the fellowship on July 1^st
• For international residents, we accept applicants who hold a valid J1 visa
  • We are unable to accept applicants requesting a new or continuing H1-B visa

Applying for the 2026-27 Geriatric Medicine Fellowship:

• Complete an Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) ERAS application will open on July 2025.
• Submit the following information in your ERAS application:
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Program Director's Letter and two letters of recommendation
  • Dean's Letter
  • Medical School Transcripts
  • USMLE Transcripts and ECFMG Status Report (Foreign Medical Graduates)
• Interviews will be held in September and October
• All interviews will be held virtually
• Our program participates in the National Resident Match Program (NRMP). Match day is in December 2025.
• For appointment terms and conditions to UCSD Graduate Medical Education (GME) Training Program please visit: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/_files/residency-fellowship/2025-26_Terms-and-Conditions.pdf 

Contact:

For additional information, contact our Fellowship Administrator:

Laura Jimenez
Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care
University of California, San Diego
Email: lajimenez@health.ucsd.edu