Training objectives of a well developed geriatrics program.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Geriatric Medicine
• Family Practice

Background:

• The Department of Family Practice and Community Health at the University of Minnesota Medical School comprises six affiliated units.
• Each unit is linked to a hospital and runs its own family practice clinic.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop general objectives for training residents in geriatric medicine.
• To identify specific cognitive, attitudinal, and skill objectives for geriatric medicine training.

Main Methods:

• Recognizing the unique demographic characteristics of each affiliated unit.
• Developing general and specific objectives for geriatric medicine residency training.
• Implementing objectives by leveraging the unique strengths of each unit.

Main Results:

• General objectives for geriatric medicine residency training have been established.
• Specific cognitive, attitudinal, and skill-based objectives have been identified.
• Unit directors are responsible for implementing these objectives.

Conclusions:

• Tailored geriatric medicine training objectives are necessary due to diverse unit demographics.
• The implementation of training objectives should utilize the specific strengths of each family practice clinic unit.
• This approach ensures comprehensive resident training in geriatric medicine.