NJISA plays a major role in medical education, preparing physicians of tomorrow to better care for our growing elderly population. U.S. News and World Report has consistently ranked UMDNJ-SOM among the top graduate schools in geriatric medical education in the country. In addition to training future physicians, the NJISA also offers a variety of educational programs in the field of aging for health care professionals.

New Jersey Geriatric Education Center (NJGEC)

Established in 1990 and funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions, the NJGEC is a consortium of institutions centrally administered through the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging. The NJGEC partners with the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services; Center for Children and Families at Rutgers University; and Raritan Bay Medical Center, offering education and training programs on aging-related topics for health care professionals of multiple disciplines. The NJGEC also provides continuing education programs, faculty development, technical assistance and consultation in program design, curriculum development, and serves as a resource network in the field of aging. More Information

Health Professions Education

In recognition of the importance of caring for the growing elderly population, NJISA offers course work and clinical experience to medical students and family practice, internal medicine and psychiatry residents. Students in nursing, social work, psychology and gerontology also come to the NJISA for preceptorship experience in interdisciplinary care of the elderly.

Geriatric Training for Physicians, Dentists, and Behavioral/Mental Health Professionals

We offer one of the premier interdisciplinary geriatric fellowship training programs in the medical profession. The geriatric fellowship program is comprised of clinical, teaching/administration and research components and is designed to train academicians. Many of the NJISA's graduating fellows have assumed leadership positions in geriatrics throughout the country.

Faculty Development and Continuing Education

Keeping faculty and health care professionals up to date on the latest research, medical advances and educational technology is important in provision of quality care. We offer continuing medical education programs for faculty and a variety of continuing education programs for health professionals. Beginning in 2006, a new 160-hour faculty development program, with an on-line component, will be offered as part of the NJISA and its New Jersey Geriatric Education Center (NJGEC).

Community Education Programs

As a service to the community and New Jersey's older citizens, the NJISA regularly offers a variety of education programs on aging-related issues for the public. Topics cover areas such as health promotion and wellness, exercise, brain and memory, Alzheimer's disease, managing medications and other timely information that can help everyone age successfully.