VGEC Education and Training Initiatives

The VGEC is involved in a number of initiatives and education programs across the state.

Interprofessional and Caregiver Education

Student and Clinical Training

  • Extension for Community Health Outcomes (ECHO) programs for medical students
  • Neurocognitive and Functional Assessment Experience. The VGEC and VCU Health coordinate this program that sends first-year medical students to area assisted living facilities to conduct neurocognitive assessments.
  • Reynold's Virtual Case Studies
  • Senior Mentoring. The VGEC and VCU School of Medicine coordinate this program to match first-year medical students with community-dwelling older adults for a series of interviews.

Partnership Initiatives for Older Adults