Transforming undergraduate education in geriatric medicine: an innovative curriculum at Bristol Medical School.

ABSTRACT: The World Health Organization (WHO) advocates investment in high-quality undergraduate education in geriatric medicine as a means of meeting the future needs of the aging population. However, there is a lack of evidence for the optimal delivery of training in this area. Rigorous pedagogical research is required to determine the most effective way to equip tomorrow's doctors with the skills and knowledge to care for older adults with complex health and social care needs. The transition between two undergraduate medical curricula meant that Bristol Medical School (BMS) was uniquely positioned to innovate and evaluate undergraduate education in geriatric medicine. This transition marked BMS' departure from a 'traditional' curriculum to case-based learning. The outgoing curriculum included a 4

SUBMITTER: Pearson GME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9451112 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature