MED 860 - Geriatric Medicine

The course is designed to provide a clinical experience in geriatric medicine which is a subspecialty of internal medicine focused specifically on the patient who is 65 and older. This includes an understanding of certain aspects of medical practice which are essential in the care of older patients including clinical pharmacology of the elderly, functional assessment, modalities of rehabilitation designed to preserve functional capacity as well as nutrition. Special attention is given to formulating a plan for evaluation and management of patients with multiple problems and guidelines in the development of a plan of action for the patient who is “getting nowhere.” Students will have opportunities to advance their knowledge and skills related to syndromes of delirium, dementia, late-onset depression, polypharmacy, frailty, etc.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites & Notes
MS4 or permission of OME and instructor.