Rural Geriatrics Career Network

The network is designed to create a repository of geriatrics career resources and a professional network between clinical trainees.  Learn more about geriatric career resources, network with other interprofessional geriatrics trainees, students, residents, and fellows in building a career network today!

Learn more about geriatrics:

  • Current and upcoming educational opportunities

  • Meet and network with others on the network

  • Mentorship and early exposure to geriatrics as a career field

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Network Opportunities!

Rural Geriatrics Career Conversations

Welcome to our conversation series, hosted by Lisa Osvold, where we explore the world of geriatrics through conversations with leading geriatric specialists. Each episode features an expert who shares their unique journey and passion for working with older adults, offering inspiration for aspiring healthcare professionals.

Geriatrics Career Resources Collection

A collection of resources on training and career development in geriatrics.  Collection includes: info and definitions of careers in geriatrics, training and Post-Doc Opportunities, career resources including advise, professional organizations, and resources and information on research in geriatrics.

The Student Success Resource Guide

The Student Success Resource Guide is designed to help clinical trainees and students navigate the challenges of life and school through connection to community and campus resources in Wyoming.  Guides available for Albany, Natrona and Fremont Counties!

Aging Minor

Now is the perfect time to consider a Minor in Aging Studies from UW! People are living longer than ever before and populations are aging worldwide. The gift of old age presents numerous opportunities in a wide variety of careers. The demand for professionals with expertise in aging is growing rapidly. Whether your interest is in healthcare, social services, business, or a number of other fields, a Minor in Aging Studies will complement your declared major.

Wyoming Family Practice Geriatric Fellowship

The goal of this program is to train internists and family practitioners for careers in clinical practice, teaching, administration and research in geriatrics, with an emphasis on rural care of geriatric patients. This program is intended and structured to provide and/or facilitate the acquisition of the knowledge, clinical and interpersonal skills, professional attitudes, behaviors and experience required for a successful career in geriatric medicine, whether institutional, academic, clinical, or private practice.

 


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Wyoming Center on Aging

1000 E. University Ave, Dept 3415

Ross Hall, Room 411

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-2829

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Email: wycoa@uwyo.edu

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