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A gerontology internship program for medical students.

A Ullmann, H S Ruchlin

    Social Work in Health Care
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Medical students gained valuable insights into the needs of older adults through a community gerontology internship. This experience prepared them for better patient care and interaction with elderly individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Gerontology
    • Community Health

    Background:

    • The elderly are significant users of medical and social services.
    • Medical school curricula inadequately address the needs of the aging population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the impact of a community-based gerontology internship on pre-clinical medical students.
    • To enhance student understanding of elderly needs and community services.

    Main Methods:

    • Pre-clinical medical students participated in a community-based gerontology internship.
    • Students were placed in community agencies serving the elderly.
    • Students engaged directly with elderly clients to understand their needs and available services.

    Main Results:

    • The internship provided a meaningful, consciousness-raising experience for students, agency staff, and faculty.
    • Students developed a greater awareness of the social and medical needs of the elderly.
    • The program effectively prepared future physicians for geriatric patient care.

    Conclusions:

    • Community-based gerontology internships are effective in educating medical students about the needs of the elderly.
    • Such programs enhance physicians' ability to interact with and care for aging patients.
    • Integrating gerontology into medical education is crucial for addressing the needs of a growing elderly population.

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