Geriatric Physician

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Education & Training


To become a geriatrician, students must complete the following education and training requirements:

Undergraduate degree (e.g., Bachelor's of Science)
Medical degree (e.g., M.D., D.O.; from an accredited medical school)
Residency program (3–5 years of training in a general medicine, usually in a hospital or clinic)
Medical license (unrestricted, granted by each state)
Board certification (e.g., in family medicine, internal medicine; must pass an oral an...Read the full article