Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs Chief Resident Immersion Training in the Care of Older Adults

Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs Chief Resident Immersion Training  in the Care of Older Adults March 1, 2013: Applications due Developed at Boston Medical Center (BMC), the Chief Resident Immersion Training (CRIT) program improves Chief Residents’ understanding of geriatrics principles and leadership and teaching skills. The program focuses on Chief Residents because of the key roles that they play in the quality of patient care; medical student and resident training; mediating between faculty, nursing staff, and residents; and communicating with patients and families. Program Goals The CRIT program fosters collaboration among disciplines in the management of medically complex older patients. Program participants include both Chief Residents and faculty responsible for residency training in surgical and medical specialties. The program brings these individuals together for an intensive two-day program focused on: incorporating geriatrics principles into Chief Resident clinical, teaching, and administrative roles; developing Chief Residents' teaching and leadership skills with a focus on the care of complex older patients; enhancing leadership and teaching skills that are necessary for a successful year in the Chief Resident role; fostering collegiality within specialties and interdisciplinary teams, and enhancing Chief Residents' ability to collaborate with other disciplines in the management of comple...

Source: ScanGrants feed - January 24, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs Source Type: funding