Bridge to Practice

"Bridge to Practice" models have been used extensively in several career fields (e.g. nursing, law) to bolster the exposure to and infusion of knowledge where known educational gaps exist.  The Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center (FLGEC) seeks to eliminate gaps in geriatric knowledge through several activities, supplementing clinical, team-based practice.  In addition to Grand Rounds, Journal Club and the Geriatric Assessment Clinic, the FLGEC offers:

The Geriatric Immersion Experience (GIMME)

Twice each year, inter-professional health care practitioners attend an evening seminar specifically designed to train URMC Hospitalists, subspecialty providers & health care leaders the principles of geriatric care. The next GIMME will be held on Friday June 23, 2023 via Zoom.  Contact Laura Robinson via email for more information or to register.

Ger-E-News

Ger-E-News are created by our Geriatric Fellows to expand the confidence, knowledge and skill set of new health practitioners, who may have little experience in the field of geriatrics.  Each issue will focus on one topic, highlighting recent research, translation to practice, references, and/or a brief case study.

• February 2023: Chronic Wounds and Wound Care
• November 2022: Shared Decision Making
  Shared Decision Making handout
• September 2022: Exercise Prescriptions in Older Adults
• July 2022: Osteoporosis
• June 2022: Sleep and Aging
• August 2021: Early Diagnosis of Dementia
• July 2021: Osteoarthritis in Older Adults
• June 2021: Polymyalgia Rheumatica
• May 2021: Urinary Incontinence in Older Women
• January 2021: Degenerative Aortic Stenosis
• June 2020: Depression in Older Adults
• April 2020: Falls and Fall Prevention in Older Adults
• March 2019: Thrombocytopenia in Older Adults
• February 2019: PPIs in Older Adults
• January 2019: Anemia in Older Adults
• August 2018: Neurocognitive Diagnoses
• July 2018: Statins
• March 2018: Hypothyroidism
• February 2018: Insomnia
• June 2017: Anti-Psychotic Meds
• May 2017: Urinary Incontinence
• January 2017: Anticoagulants
• October 2016: Vitamin D

Project ECHO® in Geriatrics

The Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO^®) is an innovative model that was developed at the University of New Mexico by Dr. Sanjeev Arora to improve access to complex chronic disease and specialty care in underserved communities through the use of videoconferencing technology. Several ECHO clinics are available through the University of Rochester. A difficult case is presented in a structured format followed by guided discussion and recommendations by the specialty team. A short didactic presentation is also provided as well as continuing education credits.

ECHO Geriatric Mental Health in Long Term Care (GEMH)

ECHO GEMH aims to increase skills, knowledge, and self-efficacy of long-term care clinicians in their management of older adults with behavioral health and dementia care needs. This ECHO clinic meets every two weeks during the academic year. To join this ECHO, email David Jacobowitz, Project Coordinator for ECHO® Geriatric Mental Health in Long Term Care (GEMH)

Contact Us

For more information on any of these activities, contact Laura M. Robinson at 585-760-6380 or via email.