| The Geriatric Medicine rotation involves a variety of learning experiences in various clinical settings. Educational sessions involve didactic teaching, a practical/evidence based critical appraisal of a clinical question, and bedside teaching. The resident is involved on a daily basis with members of the interdisciplinary health care team.The importance of interdisciplinary care stems from the literature. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment with an interdisciplinary team approach has been shown to decrease nursing home placement, increase quality of life, improve cognition, improve functional status, reduce hospital readmission, and decrease mortality (Stuck, 1993; Rubenstein, 1991).
During the Geriatric Medicine rotation, residents learn how to perform a CGA in order to diagnose and manage common geriatric syndromes seen in this population (delirium, dementia, depression, polypharmacy, urinary incontinence, decreased functional abilities and falls). The settings for the rotation differs depending on the base hospital. All learners regardless of site will have opportunities in a variety of outpatient settings.
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
All graduates of Canadian and US accredited medical schools who have not had any previous postgraduate medical education should apply for first year (PGY1) positions through the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS). For detailed information on the application process, please access the CaRMS website.
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