Care for the older patient is challenging, but also the most rewarding. The AIM track trains the student in mastery of knowledge and skills to provide high quality geriatric care.
What will you gain?
Upon completion of the Aging and Integrated Medicine Scholars Track, the student will be able to:
- Independently manage complex illnesses
- Communicate effectively with older patients
- Work effectively in multiple venues of care
- Confidently care for hospitalized and community dwelling older people throughout their spectrum of health
- Added certification of qualifications on transcript and diploma.
What is the AIM curriculum?
- Participation in Aging Interest Group, Senior Companion Program, Geriatrics Journal club
- Mentorship by Geriatric faculty throughout all medical school years
- Preceptorships with Geriatric faculty during Integrated Clinical Experience
- Capstone project (paper or poster)
- Geriatric clerkship rotations
For more information:
Go to geriatrics.unmc.edu and click on ‘Aging and Integrated Medicine Scholars (AIMS) Track’
Coordinator:
Sally Hand shand@unmc.edu
402-559-3878
Faculty Contact:
Ed Vandenberg, M.D., CMD
Phone: 402-559-7514
evandenb@unmc.edu
