| EVMS taps national leader in geriatrics to lead Glennan Center |
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| Wednesday, 23 February 2011 08:32 |
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Robert M. Palmer, MD, a national leader in geriatrics and geriatric safety, has joined EVMS as professor of internal medicine and director of the EVMS Glennan Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology.
Dr. Palmer is widely respected for his innovations in education, research and clinical care, which have influenced geriatric care in the U.S. and abroad.
"Dr. Palmer brings unique and unmatched qualifications to his position as director of the Glennan Center," says Jerry L. Nadler, MD, chair of internal medicine and the Harry H. Mansbach Endowed Chair in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Palmer, who also holds the John Franklin Chair in Geriatrics at EVMS, is responsible for advancing the Glennan Center's focus on the preventive, interventional and research aspects of age-related diseases.
"Ultimately, what got me most excited about EVMS was the opportunity to take advantage of the wonderful relationships, both historically and continually, that EVMS has with the community," Dr. Palmer says."With geriatrics, in particular, it's important to interact with local agencies and organizations in the community. For instance, we have great opportunities to partner with our local health systems, such as Sentara, to improve transitions of care for the elderly.
Dr. Palmer earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan. He completed his residency and served as chief resident at the Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he also earned a Master of Public Health degree. Dr. Palmer is board certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine.
"Providing thoughtful, compassionate care to our aging population and using the latest research in age-related illnesses are priorities at EVMS," Dr. Nadler says. "Our students and the community will benefit greatly from Dr. Palmer's guidance and experience."
Read the Spring issue of EVMS Magazine, available in early May 2011, for more about Dr. Palmer. |
| Last Updated on Thursday, 03 March 2011 15:01 |
Dr. Palmer is a former head of geriatrics at the Cleveland Clinic. He comes to EVMS from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was the clinical director of geriatric medicine and gerontology and vice-chair for quality improvement and patient safety in the Department of Internal Medicine.
