Geriatric Emergency Medicine – Fellowship Program
The Geriatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER), in collaboration with Global Healthcare Academy (GHA), is a prestigious 12-month advanced training program designed for physicians seeking specialized expertise in the emergency care of older adults. This academic providing fellows with a comprehensive learning environment that integrates international best practices with the evolving needs of geriatric emergency medicine.
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12 Months
MD/DNB in General Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Anesthesiology
About courses
- Understand physiological changes and special considerations in geriatric emergencies
- Assess and stabilize elderly patients presenting with acute illnesses
- Manage common geriatric crises such as delirium, sepsis, trauma, and cardiac events
- Apply evidence-based protocols for safer, faster, and more effective emergency care
- Interactive lectures covering core concepts in geriatric emergency medicine.
- Simulation-based training for managing emergency scenarios in elderly patients.
- Case-based discussions to enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making.
- Interdisciplinary learning with experts from emergency medicine and geriatric care.
- Improved competency in diagnosing and managing geriatric emergencies.
- Ability to recognize atypical presentations of diseases in elderly patients.
- Enhanced clinical decision-making and patient safety in acute care settings.
- Delivery of efficient, compassionate, and evidence-based emergency care for elderly patients.
Course Faculty
Dr. Pratibha Pereira
MBBS, MD Professor & HOD
Dr. Madhu Srinivasarangan
MBBS, DNB Professor & HOD
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
01 Who is eligible to apply for this program?
The program is open to MD/DNB graduates in General Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology, or equivalent specialities involved in acute or emergency care.
02 What is the duration of the certificate program?
The program is designed as a 3-month hybrid course, combining online learning with on-site clinical exposure.
03 How is the course delivered?
Delivery is Hybrid, including virtual classes, simulation-based sessions, case discussions, workshops and on-site clinical training at JSS AHER.
04 What makes this program unique?
It focuses exclusively on emergency care for older adults, blending global best practices from GHA with the clinical excellence of JSS AHER, a NAAC A++ and QS-ranked institution.
05 What key skills will participants gain?
Participants will learn to assess, stabilize, and manage geriatric emergencies such as delirium, sepsis, trauma, cardiac events, respiratory failure, and polypharmacy-related complications.
06 Are there hands-on or simulation-based components?
Yes. The program includes simulation-based training, workshops, and supervised clinical exposure in emergency and acute care departments.
07 Will participants receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes, eligible participants will receive a joint certificate from JSS AHER and Global Healthcare Academy (GHA) upon successful completion of assessments.
08 Is there any examination or assessment?
Yes. Participants will be evaluated through a combination of case-based assessments, skill evaluations, assignments, and participation in simulated scenarios.
09 Can working professionals join the program?
Absolutely. The short 3-month hybrid format is designed to accommodate working clinicians without disrupting their schedules.
10 How will this program help in my clinical practice?
You will be able to confidently manage high-risk elderly patients in emergency settings, apply evidence-based protocols, reduce complications, and deliver safer, more effective acute care.