TY  - GEN
ID  - cogprints3192
UR  - http://cogprints.org/3192/
A1  - Mallery , M.D, FRCPC,, Laurie
A1  - Gordon , M.D., FRCPC, Janet
A1  - Freter , M.D., FRCPC, Susan
TI  - A 3 Week Geriatric Education Program for 4th Year Medical Students at
Dalhousie University
Y1  - 2003/09//
N2  - Purpose -Population demographics are shifting towards an increased average age. Yet, many medical schools still do not have mandatory comprehensive education in Geriatric Medicine. In 2001, the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Dalhousie University developed a required three-week geriatric course for fourth year medical students. This paper describes the details of the curriculum so that it can be reproduced in other settings.
Results - The curriculum was successfully implemented. An examination, held at the end of each 3-week rotation, documented extensive learning of important concepts in Geriatric Medicine. The students gave positive feedback about the benefits of this training program.
Conclusion -A well developed formal education program teaches students specific skills in Geriatric Medicine, which may improve the care of the growing elderly population
AV  - public
KW  - geriatric
KW  -  geriatrics
KW  -  elderly
KW  -  curriculum
KW  -  medical school education
ER  -

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