Education
The UF Institute on Aging supports a diverse portfolio of education and training programs for individuals interested in pursuing a variety of careers in geriatric care and aging-related research.
research training programs
TRAM T32 Training Program
The TRAM Program provides mentored research training for postdoctoral fellows interested in conducting mechanistic and clinically relevant translational research in mobility and aging. TRAM is an NIA-funded training program housed in UF’s Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics.
Program for Early Career Scientists
Pepper Scholars Program
Our Pepper Center takes pride in promoting careers of early stage scientists who conduct research on aging as it relates to promoting mobility and independence. We call them Pepper Center Scholars.
Research training programs
IMPART T32 Training Program
The IMPART Program provides research training for postdoctoral fellows interested in pain and aging research. IMPART is an NIA-funded postdoctoral training program and represents a partnership between the UF Pain Research & Intervention Center of Excellence (PRICE) and the UF Institute on Aging (IOA).
Research training programs
Research Training in Aging T32
This is a predoctoral training grant funded by the National Institute on Aging. It supports advanced graduate students pursuing a PhD who are seeking research training in non-pharmacological cognitive interventions in aging, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Students are typically admitted after the completion of a master’s degree, or in their second year of doctoral study.
DOCTORAL PROGRAM
Ph.D. in Medical Sciences | Health Outcomes and Implementation Science
The University of Florida’s Ph.D. in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Health Outcomes and Implementation Science offers advanced training in health services research and implementation and prevention science. Graduates are equipped to conduct health outcomes assessments and clinical effectiveness research in a range of biomedical, clinical and community settings.
Online graduate programs
Master of Science in Innovative Aging Studies
This 30-credit fully online and asynchronous master’s degree takes a holistic approach to aging. Rather than focusing on aging as a number, you’ll look at aging as a lived experience.
Throughout the program, you’ll explore how aging affects the body, the mind and the systems that support older adults. You’ll also build real-world skills you can apply immediately in healthcare, research, education and advocacy.
Online graduate programs
Master of Science in Medical Physiology and Aging
This 30-credit fully online and asynchronous program blends our Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology with our master’s degree in innovative aging studies. This program blends two areas of study that are increasingly connected in healthcare, physiology and aging, and combines a strong foundation in human physiology with focused coursework in aging.
Online graduate programs
Graduate Certificate in Aging and Geriatric Practice
As the population ages, there’s a growing need for professionals who understand aging and want to rethink how we support older adults. The Graduate Certificate in Aging and Geriatric Practice from the University of Florida offers a flexible, fully online way to build practical knowledge in aging without stepping away from work or other commitments. In just 15 credits, this certificate gives you graduate-level training in aging and geriatric practice in a format designed for busy professionals.
Medical Training programs
Geriatric Medicine Clerkship and Fellowship
The Division of Geriatric Medicine’s Geriatric Clerkship is a required four-week rotation for all 4th-year medical students at UF. The Division’s Geriatric Fellowship accepts four fellows each year and is administered by the UF College of Medicine and the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center.
