Geriatric Elective

COURSE NUMBER: MED 825 001

COURSE TITLE: Geriatric Elective

COURSE DIRECTOR: Nancy Stiles, M.D.
Cardinal Hill Hospital
Geriatrics
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2050 Versailles Rd.
Lexington , KY 40504
859-257-4888
nstiles@pop.uky.edu

COURSE CONTACT:
Bobbie Smith
323-4836
bobbies@uky.edu

OBJECTIVES: To become familiar with current concepts in Geriatric care. (1 hour credit).

CONTENT AND METHOD OF TEACHING: This elective provide a survey of geriatric care including outpatient clinic, inpatient rehabilitation, subacute care and long term care. The student will work with the physician learning current concepts in geriatric care including geriatric evaluation, successful aging interventions, and rehabilitation.

EVALUATION OR REQUIREMENTS: Interest in Geriatric Care

CREDIT HOURS: 1

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8

MEETING DATE/TIME: At mutual convenience

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