\u0627\u0644\u0628\u0648\u0631\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0645\u0631\u064a\u0643\u064a<\/a><\/strong><\/span> Examination in Geriatric Medicine is a rigorous certification process designed to assess the knowledge, clinical judgment, and skills of physicians specializing in the care of older adults, ensuring they meet high standards of excellence in geriatric healthcare.<\/p>\nGeriatric Medicine<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Duration: 3 hours<\/li>\n
- Exam Code: MED5613<\/li>\n
- Number of Questions: 150 questions<\/li>\n
- Passing Score: 65%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exam Coverage:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Geriatrics: basic concepts and physiological changes with aging.<\/li>\n
- Common chronic diseases in older adults (diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, thyroid disorders, etc.).<\/li>\n
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA).<\/li>\n
- Memory disorders and dementia, delirium, and Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/li>\n
- Cardiovascular diseases in the elderly<\/li>\n
- Falls and fractures: prevention and therapeutic management.<\/li>\n
- Palliative care and end-of-life support<\/li>\n
- Nutrition in older adults and gastrointestinal\/malabsorption issues.<\/li>\n
- Polypharmacy and drug interaction management.<\/li>\n
- Mental health in aging: depression, anxiety, social isolation.<\/li>\n
- Long-term care and home-based nursing.<\/li>\n
- Skin changes and dermatologic issues in aging.<\/li>\n
- Sensory changes: vision and hearing.<\/li>\n
- Medical ethics in elderly care: dignity, guardianship, and decision-making.<\/li>\n
- Social and legal aspects: family role, medical power of attorney, home safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Approved References:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Hazzard\u2019s Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Halter J.B. et al., 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill Education, 2016.<\/li>\n
- Geriatrics Review Syllabus (GRS), American Geriatrics Society, 11th Edition, AGS Publications, 2023.<\/li>\n
- Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine, Forsyth D., Henderson K.O., 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2020.<\/li>\n
- Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Geriatrics, Reuben D.B. et al., 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill \/ Lange, 2006.<\/li>\n
- Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics, Kane R.L., Outlander J.G., Abrass I.B., 8th Edition, McGraw-Hill Education, 2018.<\/li>\n
- Geriatric Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, Cassel C.K. et al., 4th Edition, Springer, 2003.<\/li>\n
- Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine, Pathy M.S.J. et al., 5th Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, 2006.<\/li>\n
- Clinician’s Handbook of Preventive Services: Geriatrics, U.S. Public Health Service, 2nd Edition, 1998.<\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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