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

CONTACT

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Secretary's e-mail: mscmed@med.uoa.gr

PHONE NUMBER: 2132061061

FAX: 2107462635

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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.

Postgraduate Studies of the Greek Universities

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