Meeting Geriatric Competencies
Are Internal Medicine Residency Programs in New Jersey Meeting Expectations for Quality Care in Older Adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16915285 |
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| Authors | Ramy Sedhom (0000-0001-8937-0726, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, corresponding author), Daniel Sedhom (Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey), David Barile (University Medical Center of Princeton) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2019-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/2158244019827678 |
| OpenAlex | W2914253511 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 24 |
There has long been recognition for improved education and training in aging and geriatrics. As the number of older individuals in the United States increases, with 20% being older than 65 years by 2030, it will become increasingly important for internists and medical subspecialty trainees to have proper training in the care of older adults. A survey was developed and administered to Internal Medicine Program Directors, to perform an educational needs assessment. The survey was administered during the beginning of the 2015 academic year via email. The survey assessed general program characteristics, details regarding required geriatric and palliative medicine teaching, opportunities for electives, barriers encountered at each training site, and future recommendations for improving the structure of resident education. Analysis of survey responses indicated that geriatric and palliative care education is lacking. Although all training programs provided some aspect of geriatric and palliative medicine training to internal medicine residents, only 27% of training programs had a formal curriculum in geriatric and palliative medicine. The majority had an informal curriculum. Very few programs reported using a multimodality approach; most used isolated experiences in either an inpatient or an outpatient setting. Although all residency directors believed curricular developments in geriatric and palliative medicine were important, very few have available faculty needed to facilitate curricular improvements. Almost all identified that they would use a restructured curriculum if it were readily available. Investment in developing content and a standardized curriculum in geriatric and palliative medicine would be very valuable and well received in New Jersey
Curriculum · Family medicine · Geriatrics · Medical education · Palliative care · Psychiatry · Subspecialty · Aging and Gerontology Research · Health and Well-being Studies · Innovations in Medical Education · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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