European postgraduate curriculum in geriatric medicine developed using an international modified Delphi technique.

ABSTRACT:

Background

the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS-GMS) recommendations for training in Geriatric Medicine were published in 1993. The practice of Geriatric Medicine has developed considerably since then and it has therefore become necessary to update these recommendations.

Methods

under the auspices of the UEMS-GMS, the European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS) and the European Academy of Medicine of Ageing (EAMA), a group of experts, representing all member states of the respective bodies developed a new framework for education and training of specialists in Geriatric Medicine using a modified Delphi technique. Thirty-two expert panel members from 30 different countries participated in the process comprising three Delphi rounds for consensus. The process was led

SUBMITTER: Roller-Wirnsberger R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6424375 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature