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¹Division of General Internal Medicine, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois 62794-9636, USA. grull@siumed.edu

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This program uses a simulated aging couple to teach medical students about geriatric care. Students showed improved attitudes toward caring for older adults after participating.

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Medical Education

Background:

Medical education often lacks comprehensive training in geriatric care.
Understanding the aging process and associated health challenges is crucial for healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Aging Couple Across the Curriculum program.
To assess the program's impact on medical students' attitudes towards geriatric patients.

Main Methods:

Utilized a longitudinal, simulated aging couple experience over medical school years.
Incorporated standardized patient encounters and multidisciplinary breakout sessions.
Included a panel of elder specialists sharing personal health adaptation insights.

Main Results:

Program evaluations indicated significant student benefit.
The curriculum positively influenced students' attitudes towards caring for older adults.

Conclusions:

The Aging Couple Across the Curriculum program is an effective educational tool.
This innovative approach enhances medical students' geriatric competency and empathy.