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Geriatric medicine deals with aging problems and illnesses in older people. A geriatrician or geriatric physician has specific knowledge of the aging process and expert skills in the diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of diseases in the elderly. This specialist can treat geriatric patients in the patient’s home, an office, nursing home, or a hospital setting.
Professional Experience
Professional Affiliations/Memberships
American Board of Internal Medicine Diplomate (1997)
American College of Physicians Member (1997)
Participation in Clinical Trials
No*
Awards and Honors
June 1989, College Prize, Best Graduating Student in the College of Health Sciences*
June 1989, Chief Adekoyejo Majekodunmi Prize for the Best Graduating Student in the College of Health Sciences*
June 1989, Departmental Awards for the Best Graduation Student in the Departments of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surgery and Medicine*
March 1997, First Prize, Resident Research, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital*
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