CHARTING NEW PATHS: LGBTQIA+ GERIATRICS FELLOWSHIPS
2024
LGBTQIA+ Geriatrics Fellowships
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Noy Roy, Javier Noelle Marie Coloma
Primary Institution: Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Hypothesis
The pilot program aims to address disparities in LGBTQIA+ healthcare through specialized training for geriatric residents.
Conclusion
The pilot program has successfully established Tel Aviv’s first LGBTQIA+ geriatric clinic and created a replicable curriculum for geriatric residency.
Supporting Evidence
- The program created a tailored curriculum for geriatric residency.
- It led to the establishment of Tel Aviv’s first LGBTQIA+ geriatric clinic.
- The program included hands-on training and educational sessions focused on LGBTQIA+ care.
Takeaway
This study shows that training doctors to care for older LGBTQIA+ people can help improve their healthcare.
Methodology
A geriatric resident completed a four-month observership with specialized training in LGBTQIA+ healthcare.
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