Geriatrics

LOCATION: (inpatient) Hospice of the Panhandle, UHP Family Med, Ranson, WV 25435; (outpatient) Women's Health and Family med, 203 East 4th Street, Ranson, WV 25435
PRECEPTOR: Sarah Phillips, MD and Constance Beckom, MD
DURATION: 2 weeks minimum
OFFERED: Continuously; must be coordinated through the Eastern Division of Student Services
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 1 Student
STATUS: Elective/Rural

Objectives

The student will understand the physiology of aging, age-determined and age-associated phenomena, inter-individual diversity of aging, function, disease presentation, and goals, and the importance of family/caregivers and the interdisciplinary team in Geriatric care. They will know and be able to implement basic principles of management for cognitive impairment, falls and mobility disorders, urinary incontinence, and other geriatric syndromes. The student will acquire experience with the following assessment instruments: the Mini-Mental Status Examination, the Geriatric Depression Scale, and a functional status survey.

Methods to Achieve Objectives

The student will work with the faculty and Geriatric Fellows to evaluate new and established patients as part of the comprehensive assessment. Topic reviews will be conducted by the faculty and fellows.

Examination Procedures and Evaluation Criteria

Clinical evaluation by attending, attendance and participation in all assigned patient care activities and completion of assigned readings.

Pre-Rotation Instructions

You must contact the Office of Student Services, Eastern Division, two weeks prior to beginning of rotation to determine where to report. Phone: (304) 596-6312.