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Professional development in geriatrics for community-based generalist faculty
Rita M Willett1, Peter A Boling, M Elizabeth Meyers
1Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia 23298, USA.
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
|February 17, 2007
Summary
Community-based generalist physicians participating in a 3-year geriatrics continuing medical education (CME) program reported enhanced skills in caring for older adults. The program improved their patient care and teaching abilities in geriatrics.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Medical Education
- Primary Care
Background:
- Generalist physicians deliver primary care to a growing elderly population.
- Undergraduate clinical training is increasingly community-based.
- Community faculty require geriatric continuing medical education (CME) for effective practice and teaching.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a 3-year geriatrics CME program on community-based generalist faculty.
- To assess improvements in geriatric care and teaching skills among participants.
Main Methods:
- The Geriatrics Scholars Program offered a 3-year CME curriculum.
- Eighty-eight physicians participated; 60 completed ≥30 hours to become Geriatrics Scholars.
- An anonymous exit survey assessed self-reported changes in clinical practice and teaching.
Main Results:
- Geriatrics Scholars reported enhanced ability to care for elderly patients.
- Participants noted improved teaching of geriatrics.
- Specific improvements included medication use, cognitive, and functional assessments.
Conclusions:
- A substantial, 3-year geriatrics CME program effectively enhanced community-based generalist faculty's geriatric care and teaching.
- The program positively impacted physicians' ability to manage complex needs of older adults.
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