Geriatric Medicine Fontana
The mission of our academic department is to train competent, ethical, humanistic, resilient geriatricians with a commitment to evidence-based medicine, high quality care, innovation, and life-long learning so that they can serve the heterogeneous elderly population in all settings.
Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare organizations, serving one in four insured Californians. Our one-year Geriatrics Fellowship, open to Internal Medicine and Family Medicine graduates, offers comprehensive training in both outpatient and inpatient settings—with a unique focus on sub-acute ventilator care, skilled nursing, hospice, and palliative medicine. We emphasize evidence-based, compassionate, and cost-effective care for older adults across diverse clinical environments. Fellows are encouraged to engage in professional development through state and national meetings, while maintaining a strong focus on balancing education, service, and physician wellness.
Message from the Director
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in our Geriatrics Fellowship Program.
To be a geriatrician is to be a leader—not just in medicine, but in compassion, collaboration, and advocacy. Geriatricians guide teams across disciplines to provide thoughtful, patient-centered care for one of the most vulnerable and complex populations in our healthcare system: older adults.
Pursuing a career in geriatrics takes someone truly special—someone who not only sees the value in every stage of life but also has the patience, empathy, and clinical insight to meet the unique challenges of aging. Our fellows are not just physicians; they are change-makers, teachers, and champions for a more age-friendly healthcare system.
At our program, we offer a rich and diverse training experience rooted in interdisciplinary teamwork, equity in care, and whole-person medicine. Whether you’re managing chronic illness, supporting families, or shaping policy, you’ll be equipped to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.
If you’re ready to grow both professionally and personally in a field that is as rewarding as it is essential, we would be honored to train you.
Gina Soliman, MD HMDC