The West Los Angeles GRECC has one of the largest education and training programs in geriatric medicine and associated health in the nation. Evaluation and dissemination of geriatric curriculum and training models form the foundation of WLA GRECC education. GRECC Education and Evaluation encompasses four major activities:

• Health Professional Education and Training
• National and VISN Outreach
• VA Staff Development and Employee Education
• Evaluation

GRECC WLA Education and Evaluation assumes a responsible role for geriatric education at VAGLAHS West Los Angeles, particularly with Geriatrics and Extended Care, outreach to VISN 22, as well as other VISNs and national leadership in curriculum development.

• Clinical Programs
• Geriatric Evaluation & Management (GEM) Unit
• Inpatient Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) Unit
• Senior Patriots Geriatric Primary Care Firm
• Senior S.H.A.P.E.
• Interdisciplinary Continued Care (ICC)
• Education Evaluation
• Health Professional Education and Training
• VA Staff Development
• National and VISN Outreach
• Health Services Research
• Clinical Research
• Basic Research
• VA Sites