MED 342A. Geriatric Medicine Clerkship (SUMC, PAVAMC)
S1 Open to Visitors
Department
Medicine
Courses Clerkships
Description
This clinical experience introduces students to the principles of effective geriatric care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Geriatric faculty and fellows work with students in various clinical settings including: 1) outpatient clinics at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System 2) outpatient clinic at Stanford University 3) a community skilled nursing facility in Palo Alto. The rotation emphasizes the evaluation and management of patients with multiple chronic conditions, such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, hypertension, urinary incontinence, mental status changes, functional impairments and gait problems.
Prerequisites
MED 208 or INDE 206.
Periods Available
1-12, full-time for four weeks. 1 student per period.
Reporting Instructions:
Where: Arrange with clerkship coordinator; Time: Arrange with clerkship coordinator.
Units 6 Drop
Code T Call
Code 0
Director:
Peter Pompei, M.D. (650-498-7417).
Other Faculty
Staff
Coordinator
Peter Pompei, M.D.
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"S1"=Selective Clerkship Category I (Basics in Clinical Care)
"S2"=Selective Clerkship Category II (Subinternship)
