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
- Mary E. Bivins Geriatric Fellowship
- Permian Basin Geriatric Fellowship
Student Scholars in Geriatrics Programs
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 to older adults and are actively engaged in projects designed to improve the quality of health care for older adults.