Medical Students & Geriatrics
Opportunities for Medical Students in Geriatrics
The Division of Geriatric Medicine offers several opportunities for medical students to deepen their experiences in the field of geriatrics.
Care of the Older Patient Scholarly Concentration
The Care of the Older Patient Scholarly Concentration, directed by Lindsay Wilson, MD, MPH, with support from Meredith Gilliam, MD, MPH, Claire Larson, MD, and Ellen Roberts, PhD, MPH, prepares medical students to care for older adults in their professional careers, regardless of what clinical specialty they ultimately pursue.
Students participate in patient care in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. throughout the four-year program, faculty members work with students and assist in designing and completing a project.
Also, completion of the concentration will be recognized on the student鈥檚 official transcript, in the commencement program, and in a letter of accommodation placed in the student鈥檚 academic file. Learn more about the Care of the Older Patient Scholarly Concentration.
American Geriatrics Society (AGS) 黑料网 Student Chapter
The mission of the American Geriatrics Society鈥摵诹贤�-CH Student Chapter, also known as the , is to:
- interest physicians-in-training in the field of geriatrics
- enhance the visibility of geriatric medicine at the 黑料网
- provide educational programs on geriatric medicine
The chapter aims to educate all medical students in relevant aspects of aging, especially those who do not specifically plan to enter the field of geriatrics. Specifically, the chapter seeks to develop leadership skills in geriatric medicine by sponsoring interdisciplinary programs, encouraging and funding research participation, and creating geriatric-related community service opportunities. Overall, it offers a great way for med students in geriatrics to become better acquainted with the field.
Ellen Roberts, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, is our Faculty representative for the 黑料网 Geriatrics SIG / AGS Student Chapter. Learn more about the .
MSTAR (Medical Students Training in Aging Resarch)
黑料网 is one of only a handful of national Medical Students Training in Aging Research, or MSTAR, training sites in the nation. The MSTAR program pairs medical students with 黑料网 research faculty for a summer of aging-related study across multiple disciplines and fields.
Ellen Roberts, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, is Principal Investigator for the AFAR-funded program. In addition, Kristen Ruck manages all program activities. Also, faculty from different 黑料网 divisions, departments, and schools mentor MSTAR students. Learn more about MSTAR.
The Salber-Phillips Award
Through the , 黑料网 medical students in their second through fourth years receive recognition for their community-oriented projects. Without a doubt, these projects improve the health or well-being of older adults aged 65 and older. Learn more about the