On Tuesday, September 7, 2004, first-year students from UC Berkeley's Joint Medical Program attended an orientation to learn about Salem
Lutheran Home where some will complete a portion of their clinical training.

 

Students enjoy breakfast with residents
before orientation begins.

Dr Guy Micco, Academic Director of the UCB Resource Center on Aging, and clinical professor in the Joint Medical Program, welcomes everyone.

Sister Patty Creedon, Chief Operating Office at Elder Care Alliance, the umbrella organization for Salem and Mercy, explains the Mission of the organization.

Dr. Sue Londerville, medical director at Salem,
tells students about the challenges and joys of working with elders

Doug Neff, Eden Alerative Coordinator at Salem Lutheran Home & Mercy Retirement Center, describes the Eden Alternative to students.

Betsy Pohlman (left), Doctoral Student in the UCSF-UCBerkeley Joint Program in Medical Anthropology provided medical students with an "anthropologist's perspective on interacting with elders."



Students tour facility.

The aviary