Using an Older Adult Mentoring Program to Increase Interest in Geriatrics Among Medical Students
2024
Using an Older Adult Mentoring Program to Increase Interest in Geriatrics Among Medical Students
Sample size: 12
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Arnette Shannon, McIntyre Madeline
Primary Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Hypothesis
The Older Adult Mentoring Program will increase medical students' interest in geriatrics.
Conclusion
The mentoring program positively impacted students' attitudes towards working with older adults and pursuing geriatrics.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 75% of students agreed that the program changed how they think about their healthcare needs and/or goals as they age.
- Approximately 77% of students felt more confident working with older adults.
- Over 60% of students were more open to pursuing geriatrics as a specialty.
- Over 90% of students were more open to working with older adults regardless of their future specialty.
Takeaway
Medical students learned more about older adults and felt more confident working with them after a mentoring program.
Methodology
Students conducted three semi-structured interviews with older adult mentors over two semesters.
Participant Demographics
First-year medical students at a large, urban-serving university.
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