Obtaining a graduate certificate in addition to your fellowship training will set you apart from the majority of other applicants and will allow you to apply to more competitive positions following fellowship.This additional education will make you more competitive for leadership positions in sought-after labor markets.
Additionally, you will be empowered to more effectively manage administrative issues and public health challenges that will occur as you reach positions of leadership during your career. As compared to a master’s or PhD, the time commitment is limited and many of the credits obtained during the graduate certificate may be counted towards a future master’s.
If a fellow is selected to complete a certificate program, the department will award them a one-time $1,000 stipend to honor this achievement and help defray the costs.
Available programs:
- Online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration (15 credits)
- Online Graduate Certificate in Public Health (15 credits)
Details
- Pursing an online graduate certificate is completely voluntary and pursued through the University of Arizona. The University of Arizona Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship is not administratively responsible for the online graduate certificate.
- Fellows would complete training online at their own discretion outside of standard working hours.
- Participation is exterior to the clinical fellowship and no official time, unless expressly given by the Fellowship Director, should be dedicated to obtaining this graduate certificate.
Anticipated Cost
- Varies based on Fellow choice and personal circumstances, cost is between $8,000 and $10,000 using the University of Arizona Tuition Cost Estimator.
Funding Sources
- Fellows may apply for the Dean’s Scholarship (max award $5,000 per semester for max award of $10,000) once they have begun work at Banner University Medical Center as a Geriatric Psychiatry Fellow (employment is a condition of scholarship eligibility)
- Additional scholarships are available through the University of Arizona Scholarship Universe
- Moonlighting options are available at Banner UMC, Sierra Tucson, Palo Verde, Sonora, CRC or at one of the assisted living facilities (there are lucrative opportunities which all require an unrestrictive state license and malpractice coverage). Must be in good academic standing with the program to moonlight.
- Personal or student loans.
- If a fellow is selected to complete a certificate program, the department will award them a one-time $1,000 stipend to help defray costs.