INTMD 7730 - Subinternship in Geriatrics: VA Medical Center

Effect of clinical aging process upon body physiology and organ systems and the effect this has upon the clinical manifestations of disease and on the recovery process; distinction between the aging process and disease in the aged; and special therapeutic problems in the elderly such as drug toxicity and depression; knowledge of those diseases particularly common in elderly patients. Proficiency in acquisition of clinical and laboratory data from elderly patients; experience in working as a member of a health care team in gathering and identifying patient problems, and establishing therapeutic goals and priorities; familiarity with rehabilitation measures applicable to elderly patients; experience in utilization of community resources for health care; recognition of special problems in treatment of acute illness and in meeting the health maintenance needs of the elderly.