About
Dr. Eric Terman graduated cum laude from Harvard University with an AB in History and Science in 1989. He earned his MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1994 and completed his internship, residency, and Chief Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of North Carolina, finishing as Chief Resident in 1998. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at Northwestern University.
Dr. Terman specializes in internal medicine and geriatric medicine, with a particular passion for healthy aging and cognitive health. He approaches medicine as a partnership, combining rigorous critical thinking with careful listening. He believes that time spent understanding a patient's full picture consistently produces better outcomes.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
AB, History & Science, cum laude, Harvard University, 1989
Medical School
MD, University of Chicago/The Pritzker School of Medicine, 1994
Residency
Residency, Internal Medicine, University of North Carolina, 1997; Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, University of North Carolina, 1998
Additional Training
Internship, Internal Medicine, University of North Carolina, 1995; Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Northwestern University
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Terman right for?
Dr. Terman is a strong fit for adults seeking a thoughtful, partnership-based approach to primary care. Older adults and patients focused on healthy aging or cognitive health benefit especially from his geriatric expertise. He works well with patients who want a physician who listens carefully and thinks critically. Those managing complex or overlapping medical concerns will find his thorough, unhurried approach well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Terman specializes in internal medicine and geriatric medicine. He has a particular focus on healthy aging and cognitive health. He also manages common primary care conditions including chronic disease and preventive care needs.
Dr. Terman specializes in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. His training included a full residency and Chief Residency at the University of North Carolina. He also holds a faculty appointment at Northwestern University.
Dr. Terman earned his MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1994. He completed his internship, residency, and Chief Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of North Carolina, finishing in 1998. He graduated cum laude from Harvard University before medical school.
Dr. Terman treats medicine as a partnership between physician and patient. He combines rigorous critical thinking with careful, attentive listening. He believes that taking the time to understand a patient's full medical picture consistently leads to better outcomes.
Yes, geriatric medicine is one of Dr. Terman's core specialties. He is particularly passionate about healthy aging and cognitive health. Older adults with complex or evolving medical needs fit well within his clinical focus.
Yes, Dr. Terman serves as an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at Northwestern University. This academic role reflects his commitment to rigorous, evidence-based medicine.
Dr. Terman combines training in both internal medicine and geriatric medicine with an academic faculty appointment at Northwestern University. His Harvard and University of Chicago background, paired with his Chief Residency experience, gives him a particularly strong clinical foundation. He emphasizes partnership and listening as central to good care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026