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Geriatric and Palliative Medicine

Medical College of Wisconsin Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine - Education Programs

We proudly offer two nationally, ACGME-accredited recognized programs, each of which were one of the first of their kind: our one-year Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program and our four-year Medicine-Geriatrics combined Residency and Fellowship Program. Our versatile programs expose our learners to an array of clinical environments such as inpatient consultation services, outpatient clinics, and home care; as well as, involving them in weekly educational conferences in preparation for a career in academic patient care.

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Geriatrics Medical Education and Training Programs

Geriatrics offers medical student, residency and fellowship training and programs.

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Palliative Medical Education and Training Programs

Palliative Care offers an accredited one-year, hospice and adult palliative care clinical fellowship program and other educational opportunities.

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