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The TOG Club.

T C Williams

    Age and Ageing
    |January 1, 1983
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    The Teachers of Geriatrics (TOG Club) in London successfully advocated for geriatric medicine in university curricula and exams. However, some London medical schools still offer limited geriatric medicine education.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Geriatric Medicine

    Background:

    • The Teachers of Geriatrics (TOG Club) was established in London in 1972.
    • Initial focus was on integrating geriatric medicine into University of London medical degree regulations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To ensure geriatric medicine teaching was mandated for MB, BS degrees.
    • To advocate for departmental involvement in geriatric medicine education.
    • To secure representation in medical examinations.

    Main Methods:

    • Formation of the TOG Club in 1972.
    • Lobbying efforts directed at the University of London.
    • Advocacy for departmental participation and examination inclusion.

    Main Results:

  • Significant success in integrating geriatric medicine into degree regulations.
  • Achieved representation in examinations.
  • Identified persistent gaps in geriatric medicine teaching at some London medical schools.

    • Conclusions:

    • The TOG Club's initiatives have largely succeeded in advancing geriatric medicine education.
    • Ongoing efforts are needed to address the rudimentary teaching of geriatric medicine in certain institutions.