In developing educational products for the millennial learner, some academic institutions have created collections of educational products that deliver content in a standardized style using a single format, an approach we’ve entitled a Product Series. There is a distinct advantage to a product series in that the learner becomes familiar and facile with the delivery style and how to effectively use the product. As learners become familiar with the format of content delivery, they are more likely to seek out other products of similar quality in the collection. Learners are also more likely to utilize these products because they know exactly what to expect from modules in the series.

Below, we describe six POGOe product series from five different institutions.

ELDER CARE: A RESOURCE FOR PROVIDERS
The Provider Fact Sheets are a practical, evidence-based synthesis of key geriatric syndromes and common diseases in older adults from the University of Arizona. The information is condensed, with an emphasis on lists and tables. The Provider Fact Sheets often have diagnostic criteria, screening assessments and treatment gems highlighted to reinforce sound geriatric practice in an approachable format. The material contained in this one page sheet would translate into a 15 minute didactic session and provide an efficient method for recalling information taught.

GERIASIMS
GeriaSims were developed by the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. The nine modules contain instructive and realistic, interactive cases of common key geriatric syndromes including delirium, dementia, urinary incontinence, failure to thrive, polypharmacy, functional assessment, palliative care, and ischemic stroke. The virtual patient chart serves as the resource for answers to specific clinical questions. It includes parts of the physical examination, test results and consultations. Important aspects of assessment and management are presented in an accurate, evidence-based, understandable fashion.

GERIAFLIX
Developed by the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, GeriaFLIX is a series of 73 digitized lectures of clinical geriatrics topics focused on the management of older persons. Each topic is presented as a streaming digital video with synchronized slides and lasts approximately 1 hour. The series is organized into broad categories: General Principles of Aging, Approach to the Elderly Patient, Geriatric Syndromes, Geriatric Psychiatry, Common Geriatric Diseases, Disorders, and Health Concerns and each episode is presented by leading experts in these geriatrics topics.

CURRICULUM FOR THE HOSPITALIZED AGING MEDICAL PATIENT (CHAMP)
CHAMP is a series of educational products from The University of Chicago. The material consists of 15 topics in the care of hospitalized older adult patients and is organized around four themes: frailty, hazards of hospitalization, transitions of care, palliative care and end of life issues. Each topic is set up as a module complete with a slide presentation, bedside teaching trigger, and pocket teaching card, updated references; web links as well as a session evaluation form.

CONTINUING MOBILE EDUCATION FOR EMS PROVIDERS
This product from the University of Rochester is a video-based educational program delivered through various video podcasts (vodcasts) which are grouped into 9 blocks or topic areas: Communication, Polypharmacy, End of Life Issues, Assessment, Psychosocial Issues, Procedures, Safety and the Older Adult, Respiratory Issues in the Older Adult and Geriatric Trauma. Each block contains 4 vodcasts (approximately 10 minutes each), which includes interviews with physicians, EMTs, paramedics, and patients, thus providing a full picture of care for older adult patients in the prehospital setting.

TEXAS TECH MEDCAST
Texas Tech University HSC in Lubbock, TX with their series "Medcast Reynolds Geriatric Series" offers audio podcasts of various key geriatric topics such as functional assessment, health literacy, polypharmacy and nursing home visits. The podcasts showcase experts in the field primarily from Texas Tech and occasional guests from the area. The discussions are fast paced with the lengths of the podcasts ranging from 12 minutes (heel pain among older adults) to 46 minutes (Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in 2 parts).

You can browse the list of series on POGOe at any time by clicking on the “Product Series” option on the left side menu panel. New products from the current series as well as new product series from additional institutions will be added as soon as they are available so check back regularly!