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Ettinger, R. L.; And Others – Journal of Dental Education, 1990
The 1975 to 1985 graduates of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry were surveyed to evaluate the influence on dental practice of a comprehensive geriatric dental curriculum introduced in 1980. Those who graduated before 1980 were more likely to be consultants in nursing homes than carrying out comprehensive care for this population.…
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Dental Schools, Dentists, Followup Studies
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Heflin, Mitchell T. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2006
The Duke University School of Medicine has a unique curriculum in which students complete basic sciences in year 1 and clinical clerkships in year 2, making way for an entire year of independent study in year 3. Into this compact curriculum, education in geriatrics has been successfully introduced through focused exercises and activities…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Mentors, Clinical Experience, Independent Study