Geriatrician
Provides specialised care for older adults focusing on chronic illness, functional ability, cognitive health, and quality of life.
Career Overview
Growth Outlook: Very HighGeriatricians manage multimorbidity, frailty, dementia, functional decline, polypharmacy, and chronic disease interactions. They conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments, coordinate rehabilitation, optimise medications, and collaborate with caregivers, physiotherapists, and social workers. Their role requires high empathy, communication, and holistic understanding of ageing physiology. With globally ageing populations, geriatric medicine is among the fastest-growing clinical specialties.
Top Skills
- Geriatric assessment
- Polypharmacy management
- Cognitive evaluation
- Functional assessment
- Holistic care planning
Education Pathway
- 12th Science
- MBBS
- MD Internal Medicine
- Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine
Suggested UG Degrees
- MBBS
PG / Advancement Options
- Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine
Also Known As
- Elderly Care Specialist
- Senior Adult Medicine Physician
- Geriatric Consultant
- Frailty Specialist