Senior Resident
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Senior Resident
Continue with your enthusiastic involvement in the field of geriatric emergency medicine (GEM).
- You now know how your emergency department (ED) functions. Are there important geriatric screening tools or other elements of the geriatric ED guidelines that you could help implement or improve in your ED?
- Consider an elective rotation in GEM or geriatrics. A two-week internal medicine geriatrics elective can be a great refresher on the challenges our older patients have after an ED visit.
- Continue your quality improvement and research efforts. Consider applying for a grant to continue your own research during or after residency.
- Finalize your plans for your next step. Learn about the application process and start to prepare your curriculum vitae (CV). Be sure that your CV is organized to show your interest and work in this area.
- An overview of fellowships is available through the Emergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA), and SAEM's Fellowship Directory lists fellowships approved by SAEM.
Insider Advice
"Research in geriatric emergency medicine and then translating those findings into clinical practice is of utmost importance, as findings in other populations often do not apply to older adults. Research complements our clinical practice and is also immensely rewarding as it advances the care provided by all emergency physicians to improve the well-being of our patients. Broad opportunities exist for students, residents, and fellows to develop a meaningful and successful career as a physician-scientist focused on geriatric emergency medicine."
-Manish Shah, MD, MPH
