History

Program Purposes and Objectives

Current Initiatives and Program Priorities

GEC/PA program purposes & Objectives

GEC/PA program purposes

Improve the training of health professionals in geriatrics

Develop and disseminate curricula relating to the treatment of health problems in the elderly

Support the training of faculty to provide instruction in geriatrics

Support the continuing education of health professionals

Develop student clinical training programs in geriatrics

GEC/PA objectives

Provide health care professionals and educators instruction on leading indicators identified in Healthy People 2010

Provide health care professionals and educators instruction concerning disease prevention and management of disease disproportionately affecting elderly women

Provide continuing education in interdisciplinary geriatrics to health professionals through community linkages and collaborative partnerships

Provide interdisciplinary clinical training opportunities for students

Develop and implement a recruitment plan for improving diversity among faculty and
participants in education and training programs

Support faculty training for providing instruction in geriatrics