Our division provides residents with patient-care experiences and conferences that help develop their knowledge in the field of geriatrics and palliative medicine.
As an internal medicine resident, you can enhance your training by participating in our residency elective, conducting research in our division and attending our conferences.
Location: Multiple clinical sites, including hospital and hospice settings
In this rotation, you will evaluate and treat symptoms common in terminally ill patients, focusing on how physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors affect suffering. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the neuroanatomy and physiology of different pain mechanisms and how to honor medical decisions that are guided by patients’ philosophies and values. You will learn how to facilitate goals of care and participate in complicated family discussions.