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Apr 15, 2026
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HAP 579 - Geriatrics Clerkship
Provides students with practical clinical experience in working with elderly patients. Augments and strengthens students’ skills in developing a thorough database and enhances student understanding of when to request a consultation or make a referral. Students work with a wide variety of common geriatric problems and learn how to appropriately modify their management approach to the indications, limitations, and methodology of diagnostic procedures and therapeutic regimens in the elderly. Students will also learn to address a wide variety of personal and social issues that influence the care of the geriatric patient.
5 credits
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of preclinical year courses.
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