Experience of teaching gerontology and geriatrics at the department of geriatrics at the Samara State Medical University
Doctors are traditionally trained in geriatrics during their postgraduate studies. The article tells about the results of geriatric studies at the pregraduate stage. The relevance of gerontological and geriatric knowledge for future doctors is substantiated. The key elements of the department's teaching program are described. The necessity to improve geriatric service is rationalized.