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Geriatrics Requirement
The U.S. Population is aging - currently approximately 13% are 65 years old
and older. In some areas, that percentage is as high as 20%. The fastest
growing segment of the population are those 85 and older. Although many
older persons enjoy good health, there are many who live with chronic
diseases and physical disabilities thus, they make office visits more often.
As a doctor, you will be treating a greater proportion of elderly patients
with complex problems. Therefore, the demand for care will require a
physician who is well trained in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of
geriatric medicine.
The Geriatrics Requirement for the M-I year has two components: The Annual
Geriatrics Forum and the House Call visit
Completion of the Geriatrics Requirement will be reflected on transcript
Annual Geriatrics Forum: Aging in American Society
Time: 12 - 4 pm
Place: Medical Sciences Building Auditorium
Date:
TBA (Held on a Friday - probably latter date in Feb. 2008
All M-I and
M-II students are required to attend the forum
Students must complete the Medical Student Curriculum Exception Form
to request an excused absence - make up information will be
determined by Dr. Peter Boling and provided to those with an excused
absence. (Forms are to be returned to the Partnership in Geriatric Education
Office, North Hospital, Ground Floor, Rm G-026)
House Call Visit (M2’s ONLY)
Each student is required to spend one afternoon making a
home care visit with a Geriatrics Faculty member. A House Call sign-up sheet
will be made available at the beginning of the fall semester. Signing up for
a house call is the responsibility of the student This can be done in three
ways:
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Stop by the Geriatrics
Education office - North Hospital, Ground Floor, Room G-022 or G-026.
Beth Meyers, MS, Geriatrics Educational Coordinator or Ms. Terri Paige,
Program Support Coordinator can help you select a date and will give you
information about the House Call visit.
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Email Beth Meyers at
mmeyers@mail2.vcu.edu She
will share the available slots and you can make your selection. You will
need to come by the office (list in #1) to pick up your confirmation and
information about the House Call visit.
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Call Beth Meyers at
827-1507 - Have your calendar handy - she will share the available slots
and you can make your selection. You will need to come by the office
(list in #1) to pick up your confirmation and information about the
House Call visits.
Any questions should be directed to Ms. Beth Meyers in the
Geriatrics Education Office, 827- 1507 |
