Discussion on the cultivation method of the postgraduate students in geriatrics

Since China enters the aging society, there are several apparent trends, such as large elderly population base, rapid growth, aging, dysfunctional and "empty nest". These phenomenon leads to a huge economic and social burden for our country and individuals. To meet the health demand of elderly population, our society urgently needs more professional and more comprehensive geriatricians. However, the current education methods, to some extent, limit the possibility of the graduates becoming a good geriatric medicine physician in relatively short period. Therefore, it is necessary to reform the geriatrics education methods. Systematic learning method, mutual complementarily method and Problem-based Learning (PBL) method can be used to help geriatrics graduate students master the theoretical knowledge and practical skills before working and lay a solid founding for becoming a good geriatric medicine physician in relatively short period. Key words: Geriatrics; Graduate education; Systematic learning method; Mutual complementarily method; Problem-based learning