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A geriatric medical residency program. A four-year experience

Annals of Internal Medicine

|November 1, 1976

Summary

Specialized geriatric medicine training is crucial for enhancing elderly healthcare in the US. Residency programs focus on clinical skills and developing comprehensive, multi-level care systems for older adults.

Area of Science:

Geriatrics
Medical Education

Background:

Growing need for specialized geriatric care for the elderly American population.
Existing healthcare systems require enhancement to address the complex needs of older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development and goals of formalized geriatric residency programs in the United States.
To outline the training objectives for geriatricians, focusing on clinical skills and healthcare system development for the elderly.

Main Methods:

Establishment of the first formalized geriatric residency program at Mount Sinai City Hospital Center.
Development of a second program at the Jewish Institute for Geriatric Care.
Curriculum designed to address medical and psychosocial issues specific to the elderly.

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Main Results:

Training programs aim to equip physicians with specialized clinical skills for geriatric patients.
Emphasis on developing multi-leveled healthcare systems, including home, outpatient, hospital, and long-term care.
Residency duration ranges from 12 to 24 months post-internal medicine training.

Conclusions:

Formalized geriatric residency programs are essential for improving healthcare for the elderly.
The training prepares physicians for board eligibility in internal medicine while specializing in geriatrics.
These programs contribute to building robust healthcare infrastructure for an aging population.