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Senior mentor program: a geriatrics focused curriculum.

Joshua Thornhill1, Nancy Richeson, Ellen Roberts

  • 1University of South Carolina School of Medicine, USA.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|September 14, 2002
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This program connects medical students with healthy elderly individuals for early clinical experience. It aims to improve geriatric education and address healthcare challenges in aging populations.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Medical education is increasingly focusing on the health needs of the aging population.
  • There is a need for early clinical exposure to geriatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce medical students to a healthy elderly population.
  • To present the healthcare challenges within this demographic.
  • To integrate geriatric principles into the medical curriculum early on.

Main Methods:

  • A senior mentor program was developed, pairing medical students with healthy elders (65+).
  • Students engaged in longitudinal, multidisciplinary learning over four years, including home and clinical visits.
  • Modules covered aging physiology, history taking, mental status, diet, environmental safety, and end-of-life issues, with input from nutritionists and pharmacists.

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Main Results:

  • Student, mentor, and faculty feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
  • Students valued the early clinical experience and application of classroom material.
  • Mentors enjoyed interacting with students, and faculty appreciated curriculum integration.

Conclusions:

  • The program successfully integrates geriatrics and early clinical experiences.
  • Challenges included mentor illness and scheduling coordination.
  • The program is planned as a permanent curriculum addition and a potential model for other institutions.