Integrating and Evaluating Geriatrics in Medical School: A Novel Approach for the Challenge

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 &quo...

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Published in:Gerontology & geriatrics education 2011-10, Vol.32 (4), p.295-308
Main Authors: Besdine, Richard W., Shield, Renée R., McNicoll, Lynn, Campbell, Susan E., Wetle, Terrie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
Aging Education
Anatomy
Cadaver
Change Strategies
Clinical Clerkship - organization & administration
Communication
Course Evaluation
Curriculum
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Implementation
Educational Change
Educational Resources
Evaluation Methods
Focus Groups
Geriatrics
Geriatrics - education
geriatrics integration
Health education
Humans
Instructional Development
Integrated Curriculum
Internship and Residency - organization & administration
Laboratories
medical school education
Medical Schools
Medicine
Needs Assessment
Physicians
Program Evaluation
qualitative education
Schools, Medical - organization & administration
Student Journals
Students
Terminal Care - methods
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0270-1960
1545-3847
DOI:10.1080/02701960.2011.611559