Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program at Northern Dutchess Hospital

Northern Dutchess Hospital is an 84-bed nonprofit hospital located in Rhinebeck, NY and will serve as a participating clinical training site for the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program. Northern Dutchess has made its reputation in the community by providing patients with access to quality, close-to-home care and services in cancer, heart disease prevention, bariatric surgery, and healthy aging services. In addition, Northern Dutchess Hospital also provides services in gastroenterology and digestive health, infectious diseases, infusion therapy, intensive and critical care, nephrology, occupational medicine, orthopaedic care, and rehabilitation services, among others. The hospital, now a part of the greater  Northwell Health system, has been recognized for its commitment to patient care and healthcare services and has received multiple awards, including the Gold Seal of Approval (2020), a CMS Five Start Rating (2021), and designated by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Robotic Center of Excellence. While training at this site, fellows will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as physicians in geriatric medicine and will have the opportunity to work with a variety of healthcare professionals.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE:

Our fellowship program offers a structured educational curriculum designed to build clinical expertise in geriatrics while fostering scholarly activity, quality improvement, and lifelong learning.

Weekly Didactic Sessions

• Core Geriatric Topics

Fellows participate in weekly didactic sessions covering the breadth of geriatric medicine, including dementia and cognitive disorders, delirium, falls and mobility, polypharmacy, frailty, palliative care, ethics, transitions of care, and other essential topics in caring for older adults.

• Journal Club

Regular journal club meetings provide a forum for critical appraisal of landmark studies and newly published research relevant to geriatrics. Fellows learn to evaluate study design, interpret evidence, and discuss how emerging data can inform clinical practice.

Research & Scholarly Activity

• American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Meeting

All fellows are expected to develop and submit a research project, quality improvement initiative, or clinical poster to the national AGS Annual Scientific Meeting each May. Fellows will attend the meeting, providing opportunities for presentation, networking, and engagement with leaders in geriatric medicine.

• PATMDTA Program

Fellows also participate in PATMDTA, a nine-month interdisciplinary educational program featuring lectures, workshops, and collaborative activities. By the conclusion of the program, each fellow produces a JIT (Just-in-Time) clinical resource that is incorporated into the JIT medical app for use by healthcare practitioners.

• Quality Improvement Opportunities

In addition to research projects, fellows are encouraged to take part in quality improvement initiatives within the health system. These projects aim to enhance patient care, safety, and system performance while building practical skills in healthcare improvement science.

A Collaborative Learning Environment

Through these educational and scholarly experiences, fellows develop the knowledge, critical thinking, and leadership skills needed for excellence in geriatric medicine.

Samia Kazmi, MBBS (2024-25), Palliative Care Fellow at St. Louis University

Precious Ofodile, MD (2025-26), starting 8/26 at Northwell

Aaliayah, Sayeed, MBBS, Fellow to start 12/2026

Longitudinal Experience (once a week approx.):

• Primary Care at Rhinebeck Primary Care Office at Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY
• Subacute and Longterm Care at the Meadows at Brookemeade in Rhinebeck, NY

Hospice Care Experience

Fellows will do both an Inpatient and Outpatient experience. Inpatient experience will be at Vassar Brothers Medical Center where they have a full Palliative Care inpatient team. Our outpatient experience is through Hudson Valley Hospice, where they have office-based outpatient palliative care consults and full Hospice services that cover the spectrum of care locations including home, hospital and long-term care.

Mixed Specialty Rotations and Electives

The Mixed Specialty Rotation consists of Wound Care, Sports Medicine, and Urology.

Fellows are provided with 4 weeks of elective time to allow fellows to focus on their own unique educational and learning needs. Electives can include Ambulatory Geriatrics, Rehabilitation, Neurology, Psychiatry, Hospice, Hospice and Palliative Care and Consults. Electives are open to the creativity of the fellow. The elective’s goals and objectives and the elective itself must be reviewed and approved by the Program Director.

The Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program at Northern Dutchess Hospital thanks you for your interest in applying to our program. We accept all applications through ERAS only and participate annually in the NRMP Match Program. Please use program ID # when applying. We hope you choose to join us.

Find us on ERAS: ACGME ID # 1253512002

NRMP Code: 2490125F0

Requirements: The following items are required for consideration of interview. All items must be received through ERAS application portal:

• Personal Statement
• Current CV
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• USMLE Step 1 CK or COMLEX Level 1 Score
• USMLE Step 2 CS or COMLEX Level 2 PE Score (we understand that due to COVID-19 and USMLE changes some people may not have been able to take CS or PE)
• USMLE Step 2 CK or COMLEX Level 2 CE Score
• USMLE Step 3
• Program Director’s Letter (for new or recent graduates)