When many people think of Latin Americans immediately they may refer to mariachis, poor countries, corrupt governments, exotic foods and maybe they may know one or two presidents. According to Merriam Webster, the definition of Latin American is: all the people from Spanish America and Brazil.
Key differentiators between Gerontology and Geriatrics. 1  Gerontology deals with the entire ageing process in individuals whereas Geriatrics concentrates only the ageing process of older adults.  Gerontology is a multidisciplinary field of study where as Geriatrics is a part of the internal medicine.
Family Practice & Internal Medicine. Both Family Practice and Internal Medicine physicians serve as primary care physicians. Both types of physicians have attended four years of medical school, followed by a three year residency. The focus of the residency is what differentiates the two areas. Family practice physicians' training focuses on caring for the whole family, including pediatrics and OB/GYN care.