New Goals for Education in Geriatric Medicine
Authors: Marc E. Weksler, Sandra C. Durmaskin, Dennis L. Kodner
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1983)

Editorials1 December 1983New Goals for Education in Geriatric MedicineMARC E. WEKSLER, M.D., SANDRA C. DURMASKIN, M.A., DENNIS L. KODNER, M.S.P.MARC E. WEKSLER, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, SANDRA C. DURMASKIN, M.A.Search for more papers by this author, DENNIS L. KODNER, M.S.P.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-99-6-856 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptHow can physicians be prepared to fulfill the healthcare needs of older persons in the community, in the hospital, and in the long-term care institution? The Executive Council of the Association of American Medical Colleges has recently published a set of guidelines by which medical colleges can measure their educational efforts in geriatric medicine (1). These guidelines represent the wisdom of persons representing "... almost 90 percent of the nation's academic medical centers" (1) and provide an outline of the breadth of issues and domains of knowledge relevant to care of the elderly. The recommendations extend those of the Institute...References1. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL COLLEGES. Preparation in undergraduate medical education for improved geriatric care: a guideline for curriculum assessment. J Med Educ. 1983;58:501-25. MedlineGoogle Scholar2. Aging and Medical Education: Report of a study by a Committee of the Institute of Medicine. Washington, D.C.: National Academy of Sciences; 1978. Google Scholar3. APPELBAUMROTH PL. Patients who refuse treatment in medical hospitals. JAMA. 1983;250:1296-301. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. ILLICH I. Medical Nemesis: The Exploration of Health. New York: Random House; 1976. Google Scholar5. ROGERS D. Where does the geriatrician fit? J Am Geriatr Soc. 1983;31:124-5. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar6. KODNER D. "Who's a S/HMO?" A look at Metropolitan Jewish Geriatric Center and its plans to develop a social/health maintenance organization. Home Health Care Services Q. 1981;2:57-68. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar7. DIAMONDGRUENBERGMORRIS LLR. Eldercare for the 1980's: health and social services in one prepaid health maintenance system. Gerontologist. 1983;23:148-54. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Cornell University Medical College Elderplan, Inc. New York, New York PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByA Health Services Research Agenda for Geriatric CareRisk Factors for Hospital Admission in Elderly Public Housing TenantsGRECC and the teaching nursing home: affiliated geriatric education for dental studentsCaring for the ElderlyIAN R. LAWSON, M.D.In Charge of Geriatric CareMARSHALL B. KAPP, J.D., M.P.H. 1 December 1983Volume 99, Issue 6Page: 856-857KeywordsElderlyGeriatricsHealth careHospital medicineLong-term careMedical education Issue Published: 1 December 1983 PDF DownloadLoading ...