Program Overview

Program Overview

The Capacitťs en Mťdecine program is a 2-year course designed to provide general practitioners with the specific knowledge required to care for elderly patients. The program is divided into theoretical and practical components, with a focus on gerontology, gerontopsychiatry, and social gerontology.

Program Structure

• The program consists of 6 units of value, with 3 units per year.
• Theoretical teaching covers the clinical and diagnostic aspects of diseases affecting the elderly.
• Practical teaching includes 80 half-days of training in various healthcare settings, such as nursing homes, hospitals, and palliative care units.

Admission Criteria

• To be eligible for the program, applicants must hold a medical degree (DES) and have completed their thesis.
• Non-graduated students must provide an attestation from their university indicating the date of validation of their 3rd cycle and the date of their thesis defense.
• Admission is subject to passing a probationary exam, which includes written and oral tests.

Tuition Fees

• The tuition fee for the entire year is 900.
• For students repeating a year, the fee is also 900.
• For students taking the probationary exam, the fee is 600, with an additional 300 to be paid after passing the exam.

Evaluation Methods

• The final exam consists of three case-based questions and one written question.
• The pass mark is 40/80, with each question worth 20 points.
• A score below 5/20 on any question is eliminatory.

Career Prospects

• The program is designed for general practitioners who wish to specialize in gerontology.
• The skills and knowledge acquired during the program can be applied in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and private practice.

Research Areas

• The program focuses on gerontology, gerontopsychiatry, and social gerontology.
• Students will have the opportunity to engage in research projects and collaborate with healthcare professionals in these fields.

Program Responsibilities

• The program is managed by the Service des Spťcialitťs Mťdicales at the Universitť Claude Bernard - Lyon 1.
• The program director is Professor Bonnefoy.

Statistics and Indicators

• The program's statistics and indicators are available through the PŰle Statistique d'Appui au Pilotage de la Formation et de la Vie Etudiante.

Relevant Occupations

• The program is relevant to the following occupations:
  • J1102 - Mťdecin gťnťraliste (General Practitioner)