Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1456FY0001 Geriatric Education at University of Miami
Requester:		University of Miami University of Miami			Organization:		University of Miami
Project Title:		Geriatric Education at University of Miami			Date Submitted:		02/07/2001 12:46:00 PM
Sponsors:		Mario Diaz-Balart
Statewide Interest:		This project will directly affect the quality of geriatric education and care in southeast Florida
Recipient:		University of Miami School of Medicine			Contact:		Omar Franco
		1600 NW 10th Avenue (R-53) Rm 2167A			Contact Phone:		(305) 243-5935
		Miami 33136
Counties:		Dade
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
The UMSM has successful programs in geriatric research, education and clinical service. We have established interdisciplinary centers dedicated to geriatric research and education (the Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, and the Center on Adult Development and Aging. The funding will develop and support a comprehensive strategy directed towards: 1)the training of medical students, residents, fellows, & community physicians 2)the coordination of basic science and clinical outcomes research initiatives related to aging and 3)the enhancement of clinical geriatric services through the recruitment and support of geriatric faculty who are so important to our educational and clinical research activities. This program will focus first on education, providing resources in five key support areas of geriatric education which include administration, content development, web-based and distant learning, faculty development, and evaluation.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
There are six program objectives: 1)Turn a segmented geriatrics curriculum into an integrated longitudinal theme in the medical curriculum 2)Improve learners'ability to listen, empathize, and explain patient problems 3)Create and evaluate training materials, including technology-based resources 4)Disseminate an evaluated four-year curriculum emphasizing innovative methodologies and interactive patient experiences 5)Offer faculty development in geriatric teaching to basic science and clinical faculty 6)Increase the amount and visibility of training conducted jointly with universities, societies and other organizations
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$2,000,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			161
Specific Appropriation Title:			general and educational activities
Amount to be reduced:			$2,000,000
Fund Source:			General Revenue
Total cost of the project:			$550,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		None
Was this project previously funded by the State?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Geriatric Education Reports
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Miami Dade Delegation
	Meeting Date:		01/17/2001