Integrating and evaluating geriatrics in medical school: a novel approach for the challenge.
Gerontol Geriatr Educ
; 32(4): 295-308, 2011.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22087777
ABSTRACT
Brown Medical School developed a comprehensive curriculum in which enriched aging content increased from 22 to 80 hours in preclerkship courses and was also added for clerkships, residencies, and nongeriatrician physicians. Innovative evaluation strategies are also described. Highlights include "treasure hunts" in the anatomy laboratory, a Scholarly Concentration in Aging, Schwartz Communication Sessions, a Website of aging-related materials, and a monthly column in the state medical journal. Evaluation includes "tracking" to compute the "dose" of aging content, and "journaling" and focus groups to evaluate students' responses. Integrating geriatrics across a broad range of courses and clinical experiences is feasible.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Schools, Medical
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Aging
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Curriculum
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Geriatrics
Type of study:
Evaluation_studies
/
Qualitative_research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Gerontol Geriatr Educ
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States