Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship

Geriatric Psychiatry is an exciting subspecialty field, which intersects the disciplines of Marianne Klugheit, MD, Director of Geriatric Fellowshipneurology, geriatrics, and psychiatry. Trained geriatric psychiatrists practice in many settings where older patients are seen including acute care hospitals, nursing, and post-acute care facilities, outpatient offices, and Geriatric or Neurology Clinics. They may also practice in Dementia Care or Alzheimer’s Clinics.

The University of Arizona Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program is a one-year intensive training experience which will prepare the candidate to become a Board-Certified Geriatric psychiatrist. We are ACGME-accredited and accept two fellows per year. The fellows will have outpatient continuity clinics at the SAVAHCS site, at the Banner University Outpatient clinic, and at a community health center.

For more information about the program, kindly visit https://psychiatry.arizona.edu...

How To Apply:

Application Requirements

• Application form (this is the first step while you gather supporting materials)
• Adult Psychiatry Residency Program Certificate
• A dean’s letter (MSPE)
• The applicant’s official medical school transcript
• Medical School Diploma (and translation if applicable)
• At least three (3) current letters of recommendation from the applicant’s current training program
• A current Curriculum Vitae USMLE/COMLEX scores
• A personal statement indicating the applicant’s interest in geriatric psychiatry training, career goals in geriatric psychiatry, and interest in training at the University of Arizona
• Documentation of VISA status for international graduates
• Documentation of ECFMG certification, when applicable
• Must be able to meet background checks and drug tests required by participating sites

• ​Email application form and required documents to Steven Schaefer.

Contact Information:

Steven R. E. Schaefer, MA
Program Coordinator, Geriatric Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine Fellowships
[email protected]
Office 520-874-4082 | Fax 520-694-0503

University of Arizona, College of Medicine – Tucson
Behavioral Health Pavilion
2800 E. Ajo Way | Tucson, AZ 85713