The Geriatrics Fellowship Program
How To Apply
We have two positions for the academic year 2026-2027. The positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Candidates may start their application process through ERAS in June. Applications will be released for review to us beginning July 15, 2026. Interview dates will be in late August through October.
For full consideration, please submit your application and supporting materials by mid-August. Applications completed after that date may not receive a full review.
Required application components to include in your Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) application
- Personal Statement
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE/COMLEX transcript
- Medical school Dean's Letter (MSPE)
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from physicians who have served in a direct supervisory capacity
- One (1) letter of recommendation from either your residency program director or from a division head or department chair
All applicants must also register for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Notice: The deadline for receipt of all application materials is Sept. 1; applications received after that date may not be reviewed.
Selective Service Requirement:
The VA requires that all male fellows, and paid employees who are required by law to register for the Selective Service must be able to provide evidence of registration or exemption from registration. All our residents rotate through the Sacramento VA Medical Center as a major teaching site. Thus, we require that applicants have this evidence of registration or exemption if they are going to apply to our program, as they must be able to work at the VA if they match in our program.
The requirements for Selective Service Registration are found here: Selective Service-Who Must Register. If you have any questions about this, please contact us at kdnarayan@health.ucdavis.edu.
Important: if you determined that you do not meet this requirement, please contact us immediately so we can assist you further.
Eligibility
We offer fellowship opportunities for individuals who have completed an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency in the United States or Canada by the time they enter the fellowship-training program. The residency program must be accredited by ACGME or RCPSC/CFPC programs in Canada. Candidates must be board-certified or eligible in their respective Boards and must possess a California medical license before the start date of the fellowship program.
The Geriatric Fellowship Program will only sponsor J1 Visas.
Information for International Medical Graduates or Non-US Citizens:
- We welcome international medical graduate applicants for interviews as long as they have completed medical training within the USA.
- Requirements for consideration of international medical graduates applying for postgraduate training in internal medicine also include:
- Completed ERAS application, including personal statement
- Valid ECFMG certificate (passing both medical and English sections)
- Passage of approved examination(s) (FLEX, USMLE)
- Legal right to remain and work in the United States
- Three letters of recommendation
- Dean's letter (MSPE)
- Copy of medical school transcripts
Interview Selection and Invites:
We do not extend interview offers until all applications are reviewed. Our interview invites usually come out in August. We only send out invites in the afternoon and use the Thalamus program scheduling tool.
Salary and Benefits
The University provides competitive salaries for fellows. In addition, the University provides health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and professional liability insurance for the fellows (and their family members when appropriate). Fellows receive 20 vacation days a year.
Contact Us
If you have any programmatic or administrative questions, please contact:
Kavita Narayan
Fellowship Coordinator, Geriatrics
kdnarayan@health.ucdavis.edu