Emphasis on rounds and in the clinic is on basic endocrine clinical pathological correlation and its application to the practical aspects of patient care. The student works as a subintern on a multidisciplinary inpatient team caring for elderly patients with acute and sub-acute medical issues. Teaching focuses on chronic disease management, rehabilitation, geropsychiatry, and aging-related issues. Students will also assist with geriatric medicine consulations for patients on other medical and surgical services. A multidisciplinary approach to care focuses on improving functional status and independence.
Students learn the principles of geriatric medicine through patient care and didactic teaching.
The TCU also provides geriatric medicine consultation on acutely ill medical and surgical patients. The student will assist with the care and management of patients in SeniorCare Clinic, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living centers. Home visits will be performed on frail and homebound residents. Attention will be placed on quality of life, improving functional status, and maintaining independence. Rank site selections in order of preference.