1. East of Scotland Training Scheme
Dr Sarah Henderson SpR Geriatric/General Medicine
Regional Speciality Advisor – Prof M E T McMurdo

2. Structure of Training Rotation 1 Rotation 2 Year 1 GIM
Geriatric Medicine
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
GIM & Stroke
Year 5
GIM = Ninewells or PRI
Geriatric Medicine + Subspeciality (ortho geriatrics, incontinence, PD etc)

3. Teaching and Learning Opportunities
Experiential learning – inpatients, clinics
Peer learning – discussions with clinicians and at regional meetings
4 hrs/week education
Tue – Departmental Meeting
Wed – Medical Grand Round
Thur – Postgraduate Meeting
Fri – Departmental Case based Discussions

4. Teaching and Learning Opportunities
Curriculum Teaching
Fortnightly meeting
SpR presentation with Consultant facilitation
Topics covered are based around Core Knowledge Area’s Curriculum.
Journal Club
Basic Science and Gerontology
Common Geriatric Problems (Syndromes)
Presentations of Other Illnesses in Older Persons

5. Other Learning Opportunities
University of Dundee Blackboard System
Web-based system
Tutorials/E-Modules
Presentations
Exam Questions