Table 1.
Required Geriatric Experiences in General Internal Medicine Residency Programs, July 2001–June 2002 (N = 190)
| Programs Requiring Experience, % | Block Experience*, % | Longitudinal Experience*, % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geriatric inpatient consultation team | 41.6 | 92.4 | 19.0 |
| ACE unit or other geriatric inpatient unit | 35.3 | 88.1 | 13.4 |
| Hospital-based SNF | 37.9 | 84.7 | 12.5 |
| Outpatient geriatric assessment center | 61.6 | 93.2 | 6.0 |
| Geriatric preceptors in ambulatory setting (non-geriatric clinical) | 53.2 | 41.6 | 59.4 |
| Nursing home | 66.7 | 83.3 | 12.7 |
| Assisted living | 22.6 | 81.4 | 16.3 |
| Home care† | 43.9 | 74.7 | 19.3 |
| Hospice care† | 49.2 | 69.9 | 24.7 |
| Senior centers† | 20.0 | 81.6 | 10.5 |
*
Due to missing data, block and longitudinal formats may not add up to 100%. However, since some programs may offer the required experience in both the block and longitudinal format, some percentages may total greater than 100%.
†
One less response.
ACE, all-inclusive care for the elderly; SNF, skilled nursing facility.