Summer Scholars Immersion in Gerontology and Geriatrics

The Department of Geriatric Medicine offers a newly designed Summer Scholars Immersion in Geriatrics & Gerontology (SSIGG). Summer Scholars are OUHSC students who will become familiar with the policies, programs, agencies, and diverse disciplines that provide the context of geriatric health care. The goal is to gain a broad understanding of the process and experience of aging through case-based learning, didactic sessions, self-learning, program evaluation exercises, interdisciplinary engagement, clinical shadowing, and involvement in on-going research projects, all under the tutelage of interdisciplinary faculty members.

This half-time, ten-week summer experience provides an opportunity for immersion in the field of aging, allowing students to consider career paths in clinical geriatrics, gerontology, and/or aging research.

What you get:

case-based learning sessions
didactic sessions
self-learning
program evaluation exercises
clinical shadowing
aging-related research
interdisciplinary engagement
Geriatric Medicine faculty mentorship

Summer Scholars are valued as responsible peers.

Prior experience in research is not a requirement.

Deadline: April 30th, 2009

Website: www.ouhsc.edu/geriatricmedicine/education

Awards: Pending availability of funds, up to 3 students will be accepted.

Program Dates: May 27 - Aug 1, 2009 (approximate)

Stipend: $1800 for 20 hrs/week

Contact: Thomas A. Teasdale, Dr.P.H.

Office: VA Hospital, Room 4B-113j

Email: thomas-teasdale@ouhsc.edu

Phone: 405-271-8195

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