Geriatric Medicine (Clinical Elective)

2 units

This rotation is designed to familiarize students with the principals of comprehensive geriatric evaluation and management, including pertinent medical, psychological, social, and functional assessments of older adults. Students participate in clinical evaluations at the Geriatric Assessment Clinic, Geriatric Medicine Primary Care clinics, Parc Provence Nursing Home, outpatient clinics at the VA Medical Center-Jefferson Barracks (optional), and participate in a home hospice visit. Students attend weekly Geriatric Medicine conferences and are expected to give an oral presentation on a topic or journal article of their choice. Many clinical activities are off-site from the medical campus; students will be required to coordinate their own transportation to and from such sites.