The Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is a hub of information and research for graduate and pharmacy students interested in geriatrics and gerontology issues.
To learn more about the outstanding opportunities to further your training in geriatrics and palliative care, please explore the links below.
Geriatric Pharmacy Residency Program
The PGY-2 Geriatric Pharmacy Residency Program offers a one-year, postdoctoral residency in geriatric pharmacy practice that combines clinical, administrative, and research components to provide the resident with invaluable skills to pursue leadership roles in the field of geriatrics. The purpose of the program is to prepare the resident to function as part of an interprofessional geriatric patient care team. Learn more about the PGY-2 Geriatric Pharmacy Residency Program.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geriatic Pharmacotherapy
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is offering a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in geriatric pharmacotherapy housed within the Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging. Under the close direction, instruction and supervision of a qualified investigator-mentor, the fellow will receive a highly individualized learning experience. A fellowship graduate will be capable of independently and collaboratively conducting research and functioning as a principal investigator. Learn more about the postdoctoral fellowship in geriatric pharmacotherapy.
Interprofessional Training Modules
The Lamy Center offers interprofessional training modules that outline best practices in pharmaceutical care for older adults. Visit the Interprofessional Training Modules webpage.
Medication Management for Older Adults
Maintained by the Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging, the goal of Medication Management for Older Adults is to provide educational and clinical resources related to medication management for older adults for health care practitioners, allied health providers, and students. Visit the Medication Management for Older Adults website.
This informational video outlines the training and education that a resident receives in the geriatrics and palliative care pathway at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.