As people age, their medical care can become more and more complex. At BMC, the Geriatrics Department is devoted to the unique healthcare needs of those 70 and older, whether they are mobile, homebound, or in a nursing home. We work in a coordinated, team approach to help our patients keep the greatest degree of independence possible.
U.S. News & World Report
BMC’s Geriatric Care program has been ranked as one of the top 50 in the country by U.S. News & World Report, in recognition of our excellence in treating complex, high-risk cases and rare conditions measured by excellent clinical outcomes, expert patient care, and high opinions from peer physicians.
Leading Expertise
Oldest geriatric home care program
continuously operating in the United States
An age-friendly health system
from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Location and Contact
Geriatrics Department
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Explore the Department
Programs and Clinics
Geriatrics Ambulatory Practice
Geriatrics Assessment Center
Geriatrics Home Care Program
Geriatrics Inpatient Service
Memory Disorders Clinic
Nursing Home Program
Geriatrics Fellowship
Boston Medical Center offers two geriatrics fellowships: a one-year fellowship in geriatric medicine and a four-year fellowship in geriatric oncology. The geriatric medicine fellowship provides fellows with comprehensive geriatric care experience, including in all of our sites of care. Our geriatric oncology fellowship is one of only 10 in the country and leads fellows to become triple board-certified in geriatric medicine, oncology, and hematology.
Geriatrics Research Overview
Our faculty lead the New England Centenarian study, an international study of exceptional human longevity. We also lead the BU Alzheimer’s Disease Center, one of 29 in the U.S. funded by the NIH, as well as numerous quality improvement projects and studies related to innovation in geriatric practice.