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MED 342A

Geriatric Medicine Clerkship

UNITS:3-6
GRADING:Medical School MD Grades
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 1. DESCRIPTION: This innovative and engaging clinical experience introduces students to the principles of effective geriatric care with a focus on interdisciplinary care, the 4Ms evidence based model of age friendly care and the use of innovation to care for older adults throughout the continuum of care. Geriatric medicine faculty and fellows work with students in various clinical settings including: 1) outpatient clinics at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System 2) outpatient clinic at Stanford University 3) a community skilled nursing facility 4) inpatient experience in the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit at Stanford University Hospital 5) Home Based Primary Care at Stanford. This clerkship can be personalized to your goals and objectives. Participation requires written approval by Clerkship Director before you can enroll. Please contact Dr. Vinita Shastri at vinita.shastri@va.gov or gidvaniv@stanford.edu to check for availability of spots in the clerkship. PREREQUISITES: Active PIV card for VA access strongly encouraged. PERIODS AVAILABLE: P2-P10 & P12 , full-time for 2 or 4 weeks, 1 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Dr. Vinita Shastri, vinita.shastri@va.gov. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Danielle Alexa Saenz, danisaenz@stanford.edu. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: Arrange with clerkship coordinator; Time: Arrange with clerkship coordinator. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: Staff. LOCATION: SUMC, PAVAMC.

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Sections

3 Terms
Clerkship 1Open
ID: 13298
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Clerkship 2Open
ID: 13299
0 / 999 enrolled
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Clerkship 3Open
ID: 13300
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MED 342A: Geriatric Medicine Clerkship

3-6 units · Medical School MD Grades

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Selective 1. DESCRIPTION: This innovative and engaging clinical experience introduces students to the principles of effective geriatric care with a focus on interdisciplinary care, the 4Ms evidence based model of age friendly care and the use of innovation to care for older adults throughout the continuum of care. Geriatric medicine faculty and fellows work with students in various clinical settings including: 1) outpatient clinics at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System 2) outpatient clinic at Stanford University 3) a community skilled nursing facility 4) inpatient experience in the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit at Stanford University Hospital 5) Home Based Primary Care at Stanford. This clerkship can be personalized to your goals and objectives. Participation requires written approval by Clerkship Director before you can enroll. Please contact Dr. Vinita Shastri at vinita.shastri@va.gov or gidvaniv@stanford.edu to check for availability of spots in the clerkship. PREREQUISITES: Active PIV card for VA access strongly encouraged. PERIODS AVAILABLE: P2-P10 & P12 , full-time for 2 or 4 weeks, 1 student per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Dr. Vinita Shastri, vinita.shastri@va.gov. CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Danielle Alexa Saenz, danisaenz@stanford.edu. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: Arrange with clerkship coordinator; Time: Arrange with clerkship coordinator. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: Staff. LOCATION: SUMC, PAVAMC.

Offered in Autumn 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Clerkship — TBA TBA (Graduate)
  • Clerkship — TBA TBA (Graduate)
  • Clerkship — TBA TBA (Graduate)

Winter 2027 sections

  • Clerkship — TBA TBA (Graduate)
  • Clerkship — TBA TBA (Graduate)
  • Clerkship — TBA TBA (Graduate)

Spring 2027 sections

  • Clerkship — TBA TBA (Graduate)
  • Clerkship — TBA TBA (Graduate)
  • Clerkship — TBA TBA (Graduate)

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