Gerontology-geriatrics education.

This article provides a conceptual outline for the geriatric component of primary podiatric medicine as well as a summary of gerontologic considerations applicable to professional, postdoctoral, and continuing education. This article also focuses on health promotion and prevention. Given the projected number of older patients in the United States and the prevalence of foot problems needing care in the older population, the podiatrist of today and tomorrow must become and remain a viable member of the primary geriatric care team.