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Geriatrics

Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00 AM

The goal of this ECHO series is to improve health outcomes for older adults by creating a robust, engaged network of interdisciplinary care providers who share resources and education to improve health for older adults. 

Topics for Case-Based Learning and Discussion Include:

  • Geriatric assessment in primary care
  • Screening and health maintenance in older adults
  • Advance care planning (Power of Attorney and living will)
  • Fall assessments
  • Polypharmacy & medication reconciliation Part 1 & 2
  • Dementia diagnosis 
  • Dementia management
  • Community resources for older adults

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Topic Specialists

Katherine Thompson, M.D.

Associate Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the University of Chicago and a national leader in geriatrics and medical education initiatives

Tia Kostas, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago

Christina Bernhardy, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Caregiver Support Group Co-Facilitator at the University of Chicago Outpatient Senior Health Center at South Shore

Stacie Levine, MD

Director of Geriatrics and Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program & Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago

Monica Malec, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago

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