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Abstract
Introduction
The British Geriatrics Society’s (BGS) recommended undergraduate curriculum was conceived in 2008 and mapped to the General Medical Council’s (GMC) standards[1]. Subsequently, two national surveys have described how geriatric medicine is taught in the UK and both identified areas for improvement[2,3]. In 2018, the GMC updated their statutory learning outcomes, therefore it is timely that the BGS remap their curriculum to this new guidance, with repeat surveys of UK institutions and students.
Methods
We will undertake a three-stage study of undergraduate education in geriatrics. Firstly, we will map the BGS recommended curriculum to the GMC’s ‘Outcomes for Graduates’. Secondly, we will survey UK medical schools on the content, methodology, timing and duration of teaching in geriatrics. Thirdly, we will assess medical students’ attitudes towards older people and a potential career in geriatric medicine.
Results
Descriptive analysis will be used for quantitative data. ‘White space’ questions will be analysed qualitatively using a framework approach. Medical school data will be compared to the BGS recommended curriculum to identify gaps in the current provision of education in geriatrics. We will test whether teaching exposure to geriatrics is associated with students’ attitudes and career intentions, conditional on student characteristics.
Conclusion
In order to meet the demands of the ageing population, it is essential that medical schools nurture doctors furnished with the knowledge, skills and values required to look after older adults with complex care needs. This study is an opportune evaluation of current UK teaching provision and student attitudes that will inform future iterations of the BGS recommended undergraduate curriculum and innovations in geriatric medicine education.
References
1. Forrester-Paton C, Forrester-Paton J, Gordon AL et al, Age Ageing, 2014;43(3):436-439.
2. Gordon AL, Blundell AG, Gladman JRF et al, Age Ageing, 2010;39(3):385-388.
3. Gordon AL, Blundell AG, Dhesi JK et al, Age Ageing, 2014;43(2):293-297.
The British Geriatrics Society’s (BGS) recommended undergraduate curriculum was conceived in 2008 and mapped to the General Medical Council’s (GMC) standards[1]. Subsequently, two national surveys have described how geriatric medicine is taught in the UK and both identified areas for improvement[2,3]. In 2018, the GMC updated their statutory learning outcomes, therefore it is timely that the BGS remap their curriculum to this new guidance, with repeat surveys of UK institutions and students.
Methods
We will undertake a three-stage study of undergraduate education in geriatrics. Firstly, we will map the BGS recommended curriculum to the GMC’s ‘Outcomes for Graduates’. Secondly, we will survey UK medical schools on the content, methodology, timing and duration of teaching in geriatrics. Thirdly, we will assess medical students’ attitudes towards older people and a potential career in geriatric medicine.
Results
Descriptive analysis will be used for quantitative data. ‘White space’ questions will be analysed qualitatively using a framework approach. Medical school data will be compared to the BGS recommended curriculum to identify gaps in the current provision of education in geriatrics. We will test whether teaching exposure to geriatrics is associated with students’ attitudes and career intentions, conditional on student characteristics.
Conclusion
In order to meet the demands of the ageing population, it is essential that medical schools nurture doctors furnished with the knowledge, skills and values required to look after older adults with complex care needs. This study is an opportune evaluation of current UK teaching provision and student attitudes that will inform future iterations of the BGS recommended undergraduate curriculum and innovations in geriatric medicine education.
References
1. Forrester-Paton C, Forrester-Paton J, Gordon AL et al, Age Ageing, 2014;43(3):436-439.
2. Gordon AL, Blundell AG, Gladman JRF et al, Age Ageing, 2010;39(3):385-388.
3. Gordon AL, Blundell AG, Dhesi JK et al, Age Ageing, 2014;43(2):293-297.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 8 Mar 2022 |
| Event | British Geriatrics Society Autumn Meeting - Online Duration: 24 Nov 2021 → 26 Nov 2021 https://www.bgs.org.uk/events/autumn-meeting-2021 |
Conference
| Conference | British Geriatrics Society Autumn Meeting |
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| Abbreviated title | BGS |
| Period | 24/11/21 → 26/11/21 |
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Structured keywords
- Ageing and Movement Research Group
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The third national survey of undergraduate teaching in ageing and geriatric medicine and its impact on students’ attitudes.
Grace Pearson (Speaker)
26 Nov 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public talk, debate, discussion