| DESCRIPTION : The goals and objectives for the Geriatric Medicine Area of Concentration are: l) to understand basic biological, psychological and social processes associated with aging and the pathophysiology of disease in the elderly, 2) to become skilled in performing a comprehensive assessment of older individuals and in formulating and carrying out plans of management that will sustain or restore their function and independence, 3) to learn to work constructively with families and members of other health professions toward the optimal health and welfare of the elderly, and 4) to become prepared, as informed physicians, to help solve social and ethical problems associated with the increasing proportions of older persons.
The Office of Geriatric Medicine, together with faculty and institutions serving the elderly, offers experiences including "Topics in Geriatric Medicine" series, symposiums, seminars, research projects, and summer experiences. Elective and other opportunities are available in affiliated clinical programs such as University Hospitals' Geriatric Programs, the Joseph M. Foley Elder-Health Center, MetroHealth Medical Center's Hospital's Geriatric Programs, St. Luke's Medical Center including the Medical Unit for the Elderly, the Cleveland VA Medical Center's Inpatient and Ambulatory Geriatric Programs, Cleveland Clinic's Geriatric Programs, Kenneth W. Clement Family Health Care Center, Menorah Park Jewish Home for the Aged, and other long-term care facilities. Sites are available for electives during the first two years and for more intensive options during third and fourth year. Other sites are also available for student-initiated electives and other experiences.
Projects related to aging, geriatric medicine and gerontology are available for interested students. Faculty will assist students in selecting and designing individual projects.
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