Health Professional Student Programs
Interdisciplinary education in geriatrics is a priority for the Garrison Institute on Aging. Since 2000, the GIA has developed innovative programs and new curriculum to teach the next generation of health care providers.
Geriatric Training Experiences & Curriculum Improvements
The GIA has a sound history of leading efforts to improve the quality of instruction and student interest in geriatrics among the health disciplines of allied health sciences, medicine, nursing and pharmacy at the Health Sciences Center. Initiatives have included sharing of new curricula among the four schools, hosting faculty development workshops to improve teaching methods and developing interdisciplinary student programs in aging. Click on the following links for more information on specific projects and other opportunities for students.
- SOM Healthy Ager Project
- School of Medicine Medcast
- AGS Student Chapter at TTUHSC
- Summer Institute in Geriatric Medicine at Boston University
- Mary E. Bivins Geriatric Fellowship
- Permian Basin Geriatric Fellowship
Student Scholars in Geriatrics Program
The Student Scholars Program was established to develop a cadre of students from allied health sciences, medicine, nursing and pharmacy who have a long-term commitment to advancing health care for older adults and are actively engaged in projects designed to improve the quality of health care for older adults. Thirteen students were selected for 2006-2007:
Lydia Castillo, School of Allied Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy- Chelsey Dobrovolny, School of Allied Health Sciences - Occupational Therapy
- Kelly Gandy, School of Allied Health Sciences - Speech & Language Pathology
- Keri Gardner, School of Nursing
- Eser Graham-Marski, School of Allied Health Sciences - Physical Therapy
- Kelsey Kelso, School of Medicine
- Ryan Nipp, School of Medicine
- Christine Ratzzer, School of Nursing
- Missy Rosalez, School of Medicine
- Edgar Salas, School of Medicine
- Sheldon Sonnenberg, School of Allied Health Sciences - Physical Therapy
- Tonia Srubar, School of Allied Health Sciences - Speech & Language Pathology
- Latisha Tomlinson, School of Pharmacy
Under faculty mentorship, these student leaders have initiated several exciting projects including 1) Grand Rounds or "Lunch & Learn" events for fellow students; 2) Interdisciplinary Health Assessments for Community Dwelling Seniors (pictured above) in which students perform assessments relevant to their discipline then meet as a group to compare their findings and make recommendations; and 3) forming a student chapter of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS). Health Sciences Center students may use this link to join the AGS Student Chapter, or contact Annette Nichols Boles at 806.743.7821.