UTHSCSA Faculty Profiles v1.0
Alford, Ph.D., Cynthia L
School of Medicine
Family & Community Medicine
(210) 358-3885
alford@uthscsa.edu
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| 9/2007 - Present |
Associate Professor |
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Family & Community Medicine, San Antonio, TX |
| 1/2000 - Present |
Program Director |
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, John A. Hartford Center of Excellence for Geriatric Education |
| Year |
Degree |
Discipline |
Institution |
| 1995 |
PhD |
Education |
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley , CA |
| 1985 |
MA |
Education |
University of Oregon
Eugene , OR |
| 1975 |
BFA |
Education |
Western Oregon State College
Monmouth , OR |
Education specialist -
Qualitative Research. Curriculum development and evaluation. Planning teaching sessions for active learning. Observation and evaluation of teaching. Evaluation of learning. |
| Date |
Description |
Institution |
# Students |
| 1/2004 - Present |
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
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| 1/2002 - Present |
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio |
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| 1/2002 - Present |
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Developed "Geriatrics in the Subspecialties" |
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| 8/2001 - Present |
Medical Humanities |
The University of Texas Health Science Center |
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| On Becoming a Doctor, Medical Humanities and Ethics is a four year course of study given to all medical students. I serve as a small group leader for the first year course and the fourth year course. |
Journal Article |
| Mouton CP, Larme AC, Alford CL, Talamantes MA, McCorkle RJ, Burge SK. Multiethnic perspectives on elder mistreatment J Elder Abuse Negl 2005 Jan;17(2):21-44.
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| Parker RW, Alford C, Passmore C. Can family medicine residents predict their performance on the in-training examination? Family Medicine 2004 Nov;36(10):705-709.
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| Alford CL. Reconceptualizing Aging Academic Medicine 2004 Jul;79(7).
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| Alford CL. The AAMC-Hartford Geriatrics Curriculum Program: Reports from 40 Schools 2004 Jul;79(7).
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| Alford CL, Currie DM. Introducing first-year medical students to clinical practice by having them "shadow" third-year clerks Teach Learn Med 2004 Jan;16(3):260-263.
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| Alford CL, Espino DV, Mouton CP, Oakes SL, Amaya-Grever I, Olivares O. Healthcare for Hispanic Elder Patients Caring for Hispanic Patients 2004 Jan;.
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Abstract |
| Lamaie N, Alford C, Finley MR, Oakes. A 92 year-old male with Herpes Zoster Encephalitis (HZE) and Prolonged Delirium: did he make it?; 2008 Apr. (JAGS).
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| Oakes SL. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Reduce Psychotropic Medications in a Community Based Geri-Psych Predominate Nursing Home. Implementation of F-Tag 329; 2008 Feb. (JAGS).
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Electronic/Web Publication |
| Burge SK, Alford CL, Oscs-Snchez MA, Dunlap SM, Rose LC. A Multidisciplinary Approach to Teaching Mental Health Skills 2006 Mar. Available from: www.fmdrl.org . |
Federal |
| Funding Agency |
Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Title |
Providing a Broad Range of Culturally Competent Mental Health Services |
| Status |
Complete |
| Period |
7/2004 - 6/2007 |
| Role |
Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
This was a 3-year, 18-session Family Medicine Resident Course. The sessions focused on teaching and practicing skills in mental health promotion, mental health prevention, mental health intervention, and mental health diagnosis and treatment. Course Co-Directors were Sally Dunlap PhD (Clinical Psychology) and Sandra K. Burge PhD (Family Studies). I was part of the core faculty in this grant. TEAM: Oscs-Snchez MA, Dunlap S, Burge SK, Larme A, Alford C, Rose L, Oakes SL, Mann-Zeballos M, Ramirez-Coln MA, Emko NJ. |
Private |
| Funding Agency |
John A. Hartford Foundation |
| Title |
John A. Hartford- Center of Excellence in Geriatrics Education |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
1/1998 - Present |
| Role |
Contributor |
| Grant Detail |
I act as program director for the Center of Excellence. |
| Funding Agency |
Arthur Vining Davis Foundation |
| Title |
Evaluation of the Impact of a Senior Mentor Program for Medical Students: Developing Commpassionate Care for Seniors |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
1/2005 - Present |
| Role |
Contributor |
| Grant Detail |
Paul Eleazer, PI is leading this multi site investigation of a curriculum innovation in geriatrics education. |
| Funding Agency |
John A. Hartford Foundation |
| Title |
John A. Hartford Geriatric Center of Excellence (Phase IV) |
| Status |
Active |
| Period |
1/2008 - 12/2011 |
| Role |
Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail |
Educational grant to increase the number of academic geriatricians at UTHSCSA |
