GERIATRIC ELECTIVE
Exposure to patients in outpatient clinic and on the inpatient consult service. Other exposure to patients may occur in a nursing home setting. Learn diagnostic tools to assess elders for common geriatric syndromes including cognitive impairment, depression, and falls. Gain knowledge to recognize and address poly-pharmacy, learn prescribing techniques that are appropriate for the patient's age, and recommend age-appropriate treatment plans. Active role on the inpatient consult team focusing on the care of hospitalized elders.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Improve ambulatory care skills for taking care of older adults. Audience: Graduate 2. Identify and address commons problems for hospitalized elders. Audience: Graduate 3. Build skill as an inpatient consultant Audience: Graduate 4. Develop skills to care for older adults in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Improve ambulatory care skills for taking care of older adults. Audience: Graduate 2. Identify and address commons problems for hospitalized elders. Audience: Graduate 3. Build skill as an inpatient consultant Audience: Graduate 4. Develop skills to care for older adults in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027