1. Updates and comparison of regional training programmes
Aberdeen – Graeme Hoyle
Dundee – Sarah Henderson
Edinburgh – Susie Shenkin
Glasgow – Ben Adler

2. Overview What does each centre do? Can we do better?
Is there an ‘ideal’ model?
Are there opportunities for integration?

3. K.B.A.

4. Aberdeen perspective 10 SpR’s, 2 ST3’s Half day, monthly 4 components:
Core geriatric teaching (based on curriculum)
Outside speaker
Journal club
Research meeting

5. Core geriatric teaching
20 topics, covered over 2 years, rolling programme
SpR’s present on rotational basis
SpR’s:
Acquire knowledge on their subject
Develop presentational skills
Experience planning and delivery of educational session

6. Topics LONG TERM (CONTINUING) CARE FALLS DELIRIUM INCONTINENCE
Why do we get old and die?
Normal Ageing
Demographic, Social and Psychological aspects of Ageing
Presentation of Illness in the Elderly
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Disease and Disability
Rehabilitation and Multidisciplinary team working
Discharge Planning
INTERMEDIATE CARE and COMMUNITY PRACTICE
LONG TERM (CONTINUING) CARE
FALLS
DELIRIUM
INCONTINENCE
POOR MOBILITY
PALLIATIVE CARE
ORTHOGERIATRICS
OLD AGE PSYCHIATRY
STROKE CARE
ETHICS AND LEGAL ISSUES