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| A community-based approach for integrating geriatrics and gerontology into undergraduate medical education | | Author(s) | Iveris L Martinez, Jorge Camilo Mora |
| Journal title | Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, vol 33, no 2, April-June 2012 |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis, April-June 2012 |
| Pages | pp 152-165 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Health [elderly] ; Doctors ; University education ; Competence. |
| Annotation | Medical school accreditation requirements require educational opportunities in geriatrics. 26 minimum graduating competencies in geriatrics have recently been identified for medical students. The authors describe how these competencies are being integrated into a new medical curriculum through coursework and community-based experiences. This approach is intended to expose students to older adults from diverse communities and adequately prepare students to address the complex and individual needs of these patients. Initial results indicate proficiency in the minimum geriatric competencies covered. The growth and diversity of the older adult population makes it important to integrate and evaluate geriatrics education in undergraduate medical education. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-130208206 A |
| Classmark | BG: CC: QT2: V7M: DPB |
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