MED882B

033947

Objective/Goals: The Senior Mentor Program seeks to provide experiences for students with older adults who are well and vital. Through this program, it is intended that students will: develop a longitudinal relationship with an older adult in the community gaining views of growing older and interfacing with the healthcare system; establish a longitudinal relationship with a faculty advisor/mentor; increase their knowledge of geriatrics/gerontology. More specific learning objectives are that students will: illustrate knowledge of clinical and assessment tools for home safety, depression, falls, and mental status; make use of the references and resources on the AHSL website: http://www.ahsl.arizona.edu/topics/geriatrics/

Format: The Senior Mentor Program II is a continuation of Part I. Part II is a two-year longitudinal senior mentor program for 3rd and 4th year medical students. The program is a self-paced study to include small group discussions, lectures, grand rounds, web-based learning, didactics, and experiential learning. Students are required to complete identified program requirements. The program includes a minimum of 45 contact hours that involves: one-on-one mentoring with a healthy older adult (60 and older) in the Tucson or Phoenix community that includes phone calls, emails, and excursions; educational activities; journaling; membership in the Geriatric Interest Group; clinical Encounters with Mentor and Geriatric Faculty; assigned physician advisor; optional clinical experiences; participation in community events; optional Project designed by student and faculty mentor.

Evaluation Methods: Each student will meet with their assigned faculty advisor a minimum of twice a year. During this contact, students will review their journal entries; discuss clinical issues related to caring for older adults; and review the number of contact hours in order to meet the program requirements.

CLK - Clerkship H,HP,P,F

Medicine

Third & fourth-year medical students only.