By the Numbers

• 2 positions are approved for our program
• 2 faculty members are board certified in geriatric psychiatry
• Second highest percentage of residents who are over the age of 85 in the country (2010 census data)
• Fourth highest percentage of residents who are over the age of 65 in the country (2010 census data)

Benefits

• Competitive stipends
• Comprehensive medical, dental, hospitalization, and pharmacy coverage
• 21 days of annual paid time off

Program Accreditation

The Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. For more information specific to program requirements for a geriatric psychiatry training program, please read the ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Geriatric Psychiatry.

Board Certification Requirements

Our one-year training program leads to board certification eligibility in geriatric psychiatry. Visit the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for specifics on board certification requirements.