The Teaching and Training Committee shall work to improve the mental healthcare of the elderly by developing educational resources and programs to increase the knowledge base and skills of medical students and trainees at all levels. The committee shall also develop initiatives to strengthen training requirements in geriatric psychiatry and increase the number of students exposed to geriatrics. Specific areas under the committee’s jurisdiction include liaison and programs with ACGME, ABPN, publications, educational programs, and training/fellowship issues.
