Erica Swanson

Yara Sarkis

Brett Walker
As we face the coming challenges and opportunities of an aging population, it is more important than ever to have physicians well trained in caring for the distinct needs of older adults. IU offers unique opportunities for residents to grow in their knowledge and skill in practicing geriatric medicine. As a resident, I have been able to experience an extra half-day of clinic during my non-ward months with a licensed geriatrician. I now feel more comfortable in recognizing and treating common geriatric issues such as cognitive impairment, polypharmacy, and debility. Geriatrics clinic has made me a better physician in caring for my own patient panel in continuity clinic. In addition, my experiences in the inpatient Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) units, both at Methodist and Eskenazi, have allowed me to care for older adults in the hospital from a holistic perspective. This has all been with the support of compassionate geriatricians that love to educate and mentor residents. The training provided by IU has left me well-prepared and confident for geriatrics fellowship and beyond. I couldn’t recommend IU and their geriatric medicine pathway more highly if you are a resident interested in becoming a more well-rounded physician that can compassionately care for a vulnerable yet rewarding patient population.
Brittany Baker
Being a lifelong Indiana resident and having attended IUPUI for my
Now having completed a full year of training, I can confirm that the program embodies not only the principles required to become a successful practicing physician, but also those that foster individuals of integrity and enhanced wellbeing. The program emphasizes ensuring a wide breadth of clinical exposures throughout the four hospitals and offers various leadership and teaching opportunities while most importantly maintaining the patient at the center of care. I love having the opportunity to care for our diverse patient populations with the support of great colleagues and friends. I am grateful and honored to be a part of the Indiana University Internal Medicine family! As we face the coming challenges and opportunities of an aging population, it is more important than ever to have physicians well trained in caring for the distinct needs of older adults. IU offers unique opportunities for residents to grow in their knowledge and skill in practicing geriatric medicine. As a resident, I have been able to experience an extra half-day of clinic during my non-ward months with a licensed geriatrician. I now feel more comfortable in recognizing and treating common geriatric issues such as cognitive impairment, polypharmacy, and debility. Geriatrics clinic has made me a better physician in caring for my own patient panel in continuity clinic. In addition, my experiences in the inpatient Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) units, both at Methodist and Eskenazi, have allowed me to care for older adults in the hospital from a holistic perspective. This has all been with the support of compassionate geriatricians that love to educate and mentor residents. The training provided by IU has left me well-prepared and confident for geriatrics fellowship and beyond. I couldn’t recommend IU and their geriatric medicine pathway more highly if you are a resident interested in becoming a more well-rounded physician that can compassionately care for a vulnerable yet rewarding patient population.
Hashem Albunni
