Four URMC faculty members have been named as the 2018-2019 Geriatric Faculty Scholars. This prestigious challenge grant is awarded to current junior URMC faculty with a specific interest in inter-professional geriatric education and practice. Throughout the fiscal calendar year, these faculty members will work with a mentor in the Division of Geriatrics & Aging and a mentor in their own Department to create and implement a geriatric education program within their own program. Each project is designed to promote and integrate geriatric principles into other specialties.
This year's Geriatric Faculty Scholars are:
- Nicholas L. Aloisio, MD
Senior Instructor of Clinical Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Highland (SMD)
As an Emergency Medicine Physician, Dr. Aloisio is already attuned to the specific personal and medical needs of older adults. Highland Hospital is seeking accreditation as a Geriatric Emergency Department through the American College of Geriatric Physicians. In parallel with the accreditation process, Dr. Aloisio will work with the Clinical Pharmacy Team to (i) design a process to minimize the use of potentially harmful medications in older adults, and (ii) construct a strong guideline for managing pain in older adults.
- Emily S. DiCesare, DO
Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine (SMD) - Primary
Dr. DiCesare received her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. Dr. DiCesare completed her residency at the University of Rochester in 2012, and served as Chief Resident from 2011-2012. Since working as an Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. DiCesare is acutely aware of the different knowledge and skills required for caring for older adults. She is part of the team working towards the accreditation as Geriatric Emergency Department at Highland Hospital. Her project is to take the "geriatric friendly" changes to other UR Medicine Emergency Departments.
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Jenny Y. Shen, MD
Assistant Professor (Part-Time), Department of Medicine, Hospital Medicine (SMD)
After completing her internal Medicine residency at URMC in 2013, Dr. Shen joined the team as a Hospitalist. Her interest in perioperative medicine led to her current involvement with the Geriatric Fracture Center (GFC). Combined with her experience as a researcher and interest in the geriatric population, Dr. Shen will focus her Geriatric Faculty Scholar project on the issue of post-operative mobility in older adults. In particular, she hopes to improve the weight-bearing post op quality measure linked to early mobility for GFC patients.
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Sarmad M. Siddiqui, MD, FHM
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Hospital Medicine (SMD) - Primary
As a Hospitalist for almost 7 years, during which he completed a Geriatric Fellowship, Dr. Siddiqui has developed a genuine interest in improving the care of the elderly. In particular, Dr. Siddiqui will focus his Geriatric Faculty Scholar project on limiting or early removal of indwelling urinary catheters in older patients with hip fractures. This educational intervention for hospitalists could lead to reduced incidence of CAUTI, decrease LOS, and improve the patient experience.
- Complete list of all Geriatric Faculty Scholars: Geriatric Faculty Scholars
Since 1997, the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center (FLGEC) at the University of Rochester Medical Center, has been continuously funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) with the goal of educating health care practitioners and caregivers in the principles of geriatric care. The scope of the current funding cycle includes specific education and training for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) for patients, families, caregivers, direct care workers, and health providers, students, residents, fellows, and faculty, as well as targeted education in rural areas. For more information, contact Thomas V. Caprio, MD, Director, FLGEC.
The Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center at the University of Rochester is made possible through grant funding by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Workforce under the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (Grant # U1QHP28738)