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The Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center (RIGEC)

at the University of Rhode Island



Educational Programs

RIGEC develops and offers interdisciplinary continuing education-based workshops, academic courses, clinical training, lectures, and faculty development programs. Our programs are relevant for health care and human service professionals, administrators, health professions faculty and students interested in improving care and helping older adults maintain their functional status and quality of life. We emphasize an interdisciplinary team approach for practitioners and students who work or intend to work with older adults in a variety of settings.

For information about specific programs, click on any of the links below. For a schedule of upcoming continuing education programs, go to the Program Calendar.

Continuing Education/Professional Development

Academic Programs

Faculty Development

Malford Thewlis Lecture in Gerontology and Geriatrics

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

 

Workshop 3: Common Geriatric Syndromes and Legal and Ethical Issues - 2/13/2012

Register for Workshop 3 by clicking on the link below:

Workshop 4: Common Geriatric Syndromes and Clinical Management - 4/2/2012

Workshop 5: Patient Care Transitions with Older Adults - 6/4/2012

Thewlis Lecture on Gerontology and Geriatrics: 3/21/2012

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See Program Calendar

Registration and Cancellation Policies