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Demographics of Aging Webct Module for Medical Students

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Demographics of Aging Webct Module for Medical Students

University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Author(s):  
Christine Hayward, Carla Herman, MD
Sponsor: 
AAMC/John A. Hartford Foundation
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
John A. Hartford Foundation
POGOe Id: 
18487
Date Posted: 
01/01/2006
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
05/20/2010
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Abstract: 

This geriatric module, Demographics of Aging, provides required introductory material for 1st year medical students in their community-based clinical experience (Practical Immersion Experience - PIE).

Educational objectives: 

The goal of this module is to provide basic geriatric medicine information for medical students in the community. Upon completion of this module, learners should be able:

  1. To understand the aging demographic trends nationally and in New Mexico, particularly their relevance to care for the elderly, including economic impact and impact on the health care system.
  2. To understand the effect of the "baby boomer" generation on future health care needs.
  3. To be able to find United States and New Mexico aging population statistics on the internet in order to understand the relationship of population cohorts to health issues and planning for future health care services.
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

Best implemented as PIE (Practical Immersion Experience), and/or an Ambulatory Clerkship in a community-based setting.

Content Categories: 
Caring for the Older Adult
Intended learner audience: 
Medical Student Pre-Clerkship
Learning resource types: 
Educational Report
Independent/Self-Directed Learning
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: 
No, I (we) have nothing to disclose.
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Suggested Citation:
Christine Hayward and Carla Herman. Demographics of Aging Webct Module for Medical Students. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2006 Available from: https://pogoe.org/productid/18487