University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

Our holistic approach integrates faculty from the entire spectrum of academic disciplines, who develop and promote interprofessional models for teaching, and innovating older adult care and provide training in models of care, aging, longevity, gerontology, and geriatrics. Emphasis is given to the biopsychosocial aging model and the psychosocial aspects of older patients at various stages of function. We conduct research aimed at improving life quality and longevity for aging persons.