Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development

FELLOWSHIP IN GERIATRIC DENTISTRY

Welcome
Resources
Program Goals
Application
Care of Aging

WELCOME

Duke University Medical Center has again been awarded a U.S. Public Health Service Bureau of Health Professions fellowship grant to train academic leaders in Geriatric Medicine and Dentistry.

The two-year fellowship is designed to offer specialized training in the clinical care of the older adult and in the conduct of research pertaining to this population.

Fellowship Director
Thomas G. Francis, D.M.D., M.P.H.
Senior Fellow, Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, DUMC
Director, Geriatric Dental Program
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina

RESOURCES

The program offers the following resources for clinical, educational, and research opportunities:

Duke University
Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development (established 1955)
Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Claude D. Pepper Older American Independence Center (OAIC)

Durham VA Medical Center
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC)
Geriatric Medicine Fellowhip
Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team
Geriatric Dental Program
Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit
Extended Care and Rehabilitation Center (ECRC)
Dental Service

University of North Carolina
Program on Aging
School of Dentistry
School of Public Health

PROGRAM GOALS

The fellowship program includes a core curriculum and clinical and research experience.

• Clinical training focuses on the enhancement of appropriate assessment, treatment planning and treatment skills of dentists for older adults of all functional states. Training for dentists is conducted in close collaboration with the geriatric medicine program and emphasizes the ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• The core curriculum focuses on expanding the fellow's knowledge base in the following areas: the aging process, epidemiology, biostatistics, research methodology, health care delivery systems, psychosocial aspects of aging, geriatric medicine for dentists, geropharmacy, geriatric nutrition and teaching strategies. Elective courses may also be taken at Duke University and the UNC School of Public Health. A Master of Public Health degree may be earned at the UNC School of Public Health during an elective third year.
• The research experience offers fellows the opportunity to gain skills in the design, implementation, analysis, and reporting of findings from their chosen research project under faculty supervision. Research mentors with expertise in basic science, health services research, survey research, clinical trials, and the social sciences are available from the Duke, VAMC, and UNC Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Public Health, and Pharmacy.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Eligibility requirements include: DMD or DDS, postdoctoral training or relevant experience, United States citizenship or permanent resident status. Stipends are based on the Department of Health and Human Services Post Graduate Year (PGY) system.

Duke University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Further information and applications may be obtained by writing or calling
Dr. Thomas G. Francis
VA Medical Center - GRECC
508 Fulton Street
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-6960
Fax: (919) 684-8569
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