The programme aims to provide graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in Geriatric Medicine to deal with the increase in global population aging and increased complexity in the field of medicine. This program will contribute to developing competent and skilled medical practitioners who have a caring and holistic approach in managing older patients.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine
General Medical Condition in Older Persons: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
Communication, Counselling and Cognitive Spectrum Disorders, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Ageing
General Medical Condition in Older Persons: Metabolic Renal and Musculoskeletal Diseases
Preventive Health, Rehabilitation and Integrated Care of the Older Person
Postural Instability and Falls
General Medical Condition in Older Persons: Nervous, Endocrine, Gastroenterology and Genitourinary Diseases
ELECTIVES ( CHOOSE 1)
Psychology and Ageing
Nutrition and Oral Health in the Older Person
Death and Dying in Older Person
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
At least 1 year of post housemanship experience
Minimum 6-months direct patient care and/or in clinical medicine
Registered Malaysia Medical Council (MMC) members or equivalent
Special Instructions
The duration for each module is 6 weeks.
Every week there is a live stream of 4 hours.
Clinical attachment is 3 days every 6 weeks.
Weekend Workshops and face to face learning for 2 days every 3 months.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Primary Care Geriatrics
Researcher in Elderly Care
Lecturer
Licensee for Nursing Home
Analyst for Primary Care Geriatrics
Advisor for pharmaceuticals / nutritional products for elderly
Track to specialist training
Educators for allied healthcare and carers of elderly
