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Information and Resources for Students

The Wyoming Center on Aging has numerous opportunities for students.  Clinical training and internships in geriatrics and gerontology in Wyoming.  Opportunities to engage and learn about innovative aging services.  Community program immersion opportunities.  Learn more:

• Geriatrics Career Conversations:  Exploring the world of geriatrics through conversations with leading geriatric specialists. Each conversation features an expert who shares their unique journey and passion for working with older adults, offering inspiration for aspiring healthcare professionals.

• Join the Geriatrics Career Network today! 

  The network is designed to create a repository of geriatrics career resources and a professional network between clinical trainees.  Learn more about geriatric career resources, network with other interprofessional geriatrics trainees, students, residents, and fellows in building a career network today!

• Toolkits and Products:  Free new toolkits and products for download include: The Age-Friendly and Dementia-Friendly Care Preceptor Toolkit, Rural Community Linkage Toolkit, Geriatrics Career Resources Collection, Student Success Resource Guide for Students, and more!  See which product can help support YOUR work!

• Minor in Aging Studies:  Now is the perfect time to consider a Minor in Aging Studies from UW! People are living longer than ever before and populations are aging worldwide. The gift of old age presents numerous opportunities in a wide variety of careers. The demand for professionals with expertise in aging is growing rapidly. Whether your interest is in healthcare, social services, business, or a number of other fields, a Minor in Aging Studies will complement your declared major.  For more information on the aging studies minor contact:  Catherine Carrico, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor.  Department of Psychology | Associate Director, Wyoming Center on Aging. (307) 766 – 6687 | ccarrico@uwyo.edu

• UW Student Gerontology Association: The UW Student Gerontology Association is an RSO aimed at providing students who have interest in aging issues from across campus with the opportunity to interact with like-minded students. The organization is formed to offer opportunities for students to socialize, network with professionals in the field, gain knowledge in the area of gerontology, explore career opportunities and volunteer to make our community stronger and more age-friendly.  All students with an interest in issues relating to aging are welcome to join. Faculty who have students who are interested in aging are requested to encourage them to join.
  

• Wyoming Family Practice Geriatric Fellowship Program: The goal of this program is to train internists and family practitioners for careers in clinical practice, teaching, administration and research in geriatrics, with an emphasis on rural care of geriatric patients. This program is intended and structured to provide and/or facilitate the acquisition of the knowledge, clinical and interpersonal skills, professional attitudes, behaviors and experience required for a successful career in geriatric medicine, whether institutional, academic, clinical, or private practice.

• Find training events and educational opportunites:  Earn CE/CMEs!

 

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