title: Residency curriculum issues in geriatrics training.
abstract: Development of a satisfactory geriatrics curriculum in a family practice residency requires realistic planning in light of the residency's resources and integration of geriatrics training activities into a comprehensive system of monitoring residents' educational needs and accomplishments. This paper, drawing on principles of curriculum design and quality improvement, proposes that: 1) goals and objectives define the scope of training; 2) instructional flexibility is essential; 3) evaluation drives the system; 4) residents deserve individualized educational care; and 5) faculty deserve educational skill development.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine and Practice, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53715-1849.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Bobula
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education*; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D014481:United States