Associate Professor
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Jennifer Jurado Severance, PhD is Associate Professor and Director of Education and Research at the University of North Texas Health Science Center’s Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics and HSC Health Center for Older Adults. Dr. Severance received her BA from Austin College, and MS in Long-Term Care Administration and PhD in Applied Gerontology from the University of North Texas. As Program Director for the Workforce Enhancements for Healthy Aging and Independent Living (WE HAIL) Collaborative, a HRSA-funded Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, Dr. Severance develops collaborative geriatrics and gerontology education and training programs to provide students, health professionals, and direct care workers with tools and strategies to address the health and social needs of older adults and their caregivers across a variety of settings. Applying over 15 years of experience working in community-based services and long-term care, her research interests include innovative team-based approaches to geriatrics care for underserved communities.
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Geriatric Workforce Training to Advance Age-Friendly Care in Rural Communities
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
Intergenerational Engagement in Medical Education: The Pivotal Role of Older Adult Mentors
Friday, November 15, 2024
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM PST