Geriatric Fellowship Program
Message from Our Program Director
Welcome and thank you for your interest in our Geriatrics Fellowship Program at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC).
Our one year ACGME-accredited program is located in northern New Jersey. HUMC is ranked #1 Geriatric program in NJ, #36 in the nation and we are a level 1 certified geriatric emergency department. We have been participants in the Age friendly health systems initiative since 2018.
- Fellows get experience at multiple levels of care including acute, ambulatory clinic, center for memory loss, post acute care, longterm, house call
- Dedicated faculties
- Designated faculty at every site of care
- Dedicated Research time-half day a week throughout the year, so they can work on research protocol, IRB submission, AGS abstracts and their QI projects
- The division participates in multiple research projects and publications and has significant support from the robust HMH research team
Our Program is invested in the personal and professional success of our Fellows knowing that they are not just the future of our specialty, but the future of healthcare.
Bergen County is home to the largest senior population in New Jersey, with one in seven residents being over the age of 65.I encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our program as well as contacting us via email with any questions. We look forward to meeting with you very soon.
Arunima Sarkar, M.D.
Contact Us
Johnny Rodriguez
Program Coordinator
Email: Johnny.Rodrigueziii@hmhn.org
Phone: 551-996-3631
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Our Fellowship Program
Our fellows are central to the mission of the Division of Geriatrics and receive valuable education and guidance from some of the nation’s leading geriatric specialists.
We emphasize an interdisciplinary team approach and provide care at a variety of sites, including acute care and long-term care facilities, assisted living, rehabilitation facilities and hospice. Our teaching program includes a robust research component to prepare our students to advance within geriatric medicine and become leaders in the field. We participate in an education consortium with all geriatrics fellowship programs in New Jersey, which is a unique educational model. The division is invested in supporting the academic programs and all the trainees including our fellows, residents and students and provide an inclusive learning environment.