Specialty Designation
Fellowship
Specialty Code
407
Type
Specialty
Completing training
55
With known plans
35
Pursuing more training
3
Practicing in the US
8
In same specialty
7
In same state as program
2
In NHSC or similar underserved area
1
Academician
23
Full-time
22
Non-medical career/left country
1
Academic year
2022
Number of accredited programs
63
Length of accredited training
1
Minimum number of prior years required
4
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
No
Average number of PY1 interviews
3.20
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
74.60
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
60.30
Total number of active residents/fellows
58.00
Average number of residents/fellows
0.90
Average percent female
68.60
Average percent international medical graduates
44.60
Average percent DOs
7.30
Average number of full-time physician faculty
7.00
Average number of part-time physician faculty
1.00
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
42.20
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
5.80
Average hours on duty per week
42.60
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
13.40
Average days off duty per week
2.00
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
44.60
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
14.50
Average number of days of vacation
18.60
Average resident/fellow compensation
74182.04
Parent Specialties
Psychiatry
Specialty Overview

Geriatric psychiatry focuses on prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of mental disorders, and signs and symptoms seen in older adult patients.

Specialists in geriatric medicine are trained in internal medicine, but focus on treatment of the elderly. They are familiar with how to engage support resources such as nursing homes and social services in patient care.

Association

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
6728 Old McLean Village Drive
McLean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 556-9222
https://www.aagponline.org/

Grad Year
2022