Family and Community Medicine

Electives

 

The Ambulatory Care of the Elderly

Course Number: FCMD 979 Length: 4 weeks
Student Enrollment: Minimum - N/A
Maximum 2
Faculty: Faculty varies according to location. John Dorsch, MD, is the faculty contact
Locations: Office and Hospital
Course Availability: Most months, subject to department approval
Required Texts, AV References: Bibliography provided by department
Prerequisites: FCMD 975 and AAMD 975
 
Objectives:
This course is tailored to the individual leaning objectives of the student with interest in geriatric care. Experiences include evaluation of patients under direct supervision of volunteer faculty in a variety of setting, including inpatient, outpatient, nursing home and home visits. Assignments for call an case presentations are directed by the individual faculty. diseases and resources to identify and intervene with individuals and families at risk.
Evaluation:
Evaluation is based on assessment of clinical performance and case presentations.
For more information contact:
Deb Dixon
Department of Family & Community Medicine
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita KS  67214-3199
(316) 293-2607 
ddixon@kumc.edu		 Melanie Runge
Academic Affairs
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214-3199
(316) 293-2636
mrunge@kumc.edu