PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING AND GERIATRIC SYNDROMES
INSTITUTION: NATIONAL AND KAPODISTRIAN UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
SCHOOL: SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Taught in Greek language 
DURATION (semesters): 3
ECTS (total): 90
TUITION: 3000
Scholarship is offered
CITY: ATHENS
NUMBER OF STUDENTS ACCEPTED: 40
STUDENTS SELECTED BY: Written exams and application evaluation
OBSERVATION OPTIONS: In Person
TOPICS
Health and Medicine
KEYWORDS: GERIATRICS, AGING PHYSIOLOGY, ELDER CARE, IMMUNOSENESCENCE, FRAILTY, PSYCHOGERIATRICS, SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY, GERIATRIC SYNDROMES, POLYPHARMACY, MULTIMORBIDITY
COMMENTS: By introducing the postraduate medical studies' program "Geriatric Syndromes and Physiology of Aging", the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens introduces Greek medical trainees to the field encompassing 1) the study of molecular and cellular mechanisms of senescence, 2) the approach to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the cardinal medical problems of older age, also known as geriatric syndromes, 3) the nuances of primary and inpatient care of older adults. The program aims to equip healthcare professionals with the ability to provide high quality, holistic medical care to senior citizens, and spur research towards a better understanding of aging physiology and improved geriatric outcomes.
