Geriatric neurology
Geriatric neurology is the branch of
Origin
In 1991 Advanced
The
The Geriatric Neurology Section of the American Academy of Neurology increases awareness of, and fosters interest and expertise in, issues of geriatric neurology in the areas of patient care, research, education, and public policy, and enhances the role of neurologists in geriatric training programs.[4]
Training & education programs
Fellowships for training on geriatric neurology were established.[5]
The Veterans Affair Geriatric Neurology Fellowship Program provides two years of post-residency research, education, and clinical learning opportunities to eligible physician neurologists. Graduates are expected to be role models in leading, developing, conducting, and evaluating innovative research, education, and clinical care in the field of geriatric neurology.[6]
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association established a two-year Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Alzheimer's disease research. The fellowship is supported by the AAN Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association.[7]
The American Academy of Neurology offers a prize for Research in Pick's, Alzheimer's, and Related Diseases.[8] The American Academy of Neurology offers an award for research in Geriatric Neurology.[9]
Clinical courses and books on geriatric neurology are available.[10][11][12]
A journal dedicated to geriatric neurology & psychiatry was issued.[13]
Organisation & societies
The Geriatric Neurology Section of the American Academy of Neurology was organized in 1989 to increase awareness of and foster interest and expertise in issues of geriatric neurology in the areas of patient care, research, education, and public policy, and to enhance the role of neurologists in geriatric training programs.[14]
The United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) has approved geriatric neurology as its seventh subspecialty in May 2007.[15]
Geriatric Neurology Related
References
- ^ VA Geriatric Neurology fellowship
- ^ United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
- ^ "Behavioral Neurology Clinic at the Perlman Ambulatory Care Center". Archived from the original on 2009-04-07. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
- ^ Geriatric Neurology Section of the American Academy of Neurology
- ^ "AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY, GERIATRIC NEUROLOGY, FELLOWSHIP CORE CURRICULUM" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
- ^ VA Geriatric Neurology fellowship
- ^ "Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Alzheimer's disease research" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
- ^ "Potamkin Prize for Research in Pick's, Alzheimer's, and Related Diseases". Archived from the original on 2008-10-09. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
- ^ "Research Award in Geriatric Neurology". Archived from the original on 2008-10-09. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
- ^ Geriatric Neurology Textbook
- ^ "Clinical Geriatric Neurology course". Archived from the original on 2008-11-19. Retrieved 2008-11-04.
- ^ Geriatric Neurology: Falls, Prevention and Balance course
- ^ Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology
- ^ Geriatric Neurology Section of the American Academy of Neurology
- ^ United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties Approves Geriatric Neurology
- ^ "Geriatric Neurology Related Societies" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2008-11-04.