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The
comprehensive didactic and clinical education program provides
an interdisciplinary approach to the care of older adults.
The VA plays a leading role in preparing the nation's geriatricians.
In 1997-1998 alone, 239 health professionals have been trained
in geriatrics at WLA. GRECC produces and disseminates geriatric
readers for 11 different disciplines.
Physician
and Dentistry Trainees:
- Geriatric
Medicine Fellows
- Medical
Residents
- Geriatric
Medicine Mini-Residents
- Medical
Interns
- Medical
Students
- Dental
Residents
Associated
Health Trainees:
- Audiology
- Dietetics
- Gerontology
- Health
Care Administration
- Occupational
Therapy
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Physician
Assistant
- Psychology
- Public
Health
- Social
Work
- Speech
- Pathology
GRECC
WLA plays a leadership role at the state and national level
for integration of geriatrics into health professional curriculum
through liaison with the California Council on Gerontology
and Geriatrics, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education,
and professional organizations. Recent White Papers published
through the U.S. Bureau of Health Professions present curriculum
recommendations.
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