Geriatric Medicine Center of Excellence Fund
Morristown Medical Center has been designated a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) hospital with “Exemplar” status and is ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report as a top hospital for geriatrics. This fund will be used to make strategic investments in continuing education and training for clinicians and new programs for patients.
The Need: $100,000
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Professional Development/Education
Geriatric Fellowship
The United States has a significant shortage of physicians trained in geriatrics, even as the population of people over age 65 continues to rise. The Geriatric Fellowship Program at Morristown Medical Center is a comprehensive one-year training program for physicians trained in internal or family medicine to gain expertise in the assessment, treatment and management of geriatric patients in all clinical settings, including office-based care, skilled nursing facilities and long-term care. The program currently trains one fellow each year. Funding will support the salary of an additional fellow to address this growing need.
The Need: $275,594
NICHE Conference
Geriatrics is a rapidly growing field, and the need for health care professionals trained in elder care is at an all-time high. The annual NICHE conference, organized by Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders, offers nurses, physicians and allied health professionals continuing education knowledge in geriatrics. NICHE attracts attendees from Atlantic Health System and community organizations that care for older adults, such as home care companies, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Funding will support keynote speaker fees and other conference expenses.
The Need: $11,500
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If you have any questions, or if you would like to support a funding need for Geriatrics, please contact Cynthia O’Donnell, JD, director of gift planning, at 973-593-2418.