The American Geriatrics Society

10/08/2026

Your commitment to geriatrics deserves to be recognized. Become an AGS Fellow (AGSF) and join a distinguished group of AGS members recognized for their leadership, contributions to geriatric care, and engagement with the Society.

Learn more about AGS Fellow Status and apply today: https://tinyurl.com/agsfellow

10/06/2026

Looking to expand your professional network and connect with colleagues in geriatrics? Join the AGS/ADGAP Mentor Match program to get connected with a mentor or mentee based on your professional interests and goals.

Build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and grow your network within the AGS community. Learn more and sign up at https://mentorship.americangeriatrics.org/

10/02/2026

The AGS is accepting nominations for our annual awards honoring individuals whose outstanding work in geriatric education, research, and clinical practice contributes to the delivery of high-quality healthcare for older people.

Nominations close on Tuesday, December 2nd. Learn more about the 2027 AGS awards and past winners here: https://www.americangeriatrics.org/about-us/awards-and-who-we-honor

09/30/2026

A strong foundation in the care of older adults is crucial for caring for the growing aging population. While residency training curricula in geriatric medicine are well-studied, data on undergraduate medical education curricula are limited.

This study compares the Minimum Geriatrics Competencies for Graduating Medical Students (which follows the 5Ms framework) to the geriatrics curriculum taught at the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Read it here:

Mapping the 5Ms: Identifying Gaps in a Geriatric Medicine Curriculum at a U.S. Medical School. https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.70722

09/28/2026

Abstract submissions are now open for the 2027 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting.

Submit your original abstract by December 2nd for the opportunity to present your research and engage with leading experts in geriatric care. We encourage all researchers to participate.

For more information and to submit your abstract, please visit https://meeting.americangeriatrics.org/

09/24/2026

The deadline to nominate yourself or a colleague for the AGS Board is approaching! Help shape the future of AGS and the field of geriatrics by nominating a passionate leader whose expertise, experience, and commitment would strengthen Society leadership.

Submit a nomination by October 1, 2026. Learn more about the AGS Board and nominations process: https://www.americangeriatrics.org/membership/get-involved/nominate-board-member

09/23/2026

Join AGS on Tuesday, October 27, for a webinar featuring the latest data from the AGS/ADGAP Compensation & Productivity Benchmarking Tool, including key metrics, practical examples, and guidance on completing the 2026 survey.

Register today:

Join us on Tuesday, October 27, 3:00 pm ET for the AGS webinar, "Unlocking the Value of Geriatricians: AGS/ADGAP Compensation & Productivity Benchmarking Tool." Powered by the AGS/ADGAP Compensation & Productivity Survey, our Benchmarking Tool provides geriatrician members insight into their value w...

09/22/2026

Geriatrics At Your Fingertips® (GAYF) 2026 - remains the must-have resource for all healthcare providers and trainees caring for older adults.

Available in print, digital and as a mobile app - the 2026 edition of GAYF® offers up-to-date strategies for evaluating and managing common geriatric conditions.

Order yours today at https://geriatricscareonline.org/ProductAbstract/geriatrics-at-your-fingertips-2026/B081

09/21/2026

Time is running out to register for the 2026–2027 AGS/ADGAP Leadership & Life Skills Curriculum (LLSC), a free virtual professional development program designed exclusively for AGS Fellows-in-Training and Early Career Professional members.

Virtual workshops begin September 25th, so register today! https://account.americangeriatrics.org/llscreg

09/18/2026

This fall, help us prevent falls! Falls Prevention Awareness Week is September 21st-25th.

Falls are not an inevitable part of aging. Learn simple steps you can take to help reduce fall risk, from reviewing medications and improving home safety to staying active and maintaining strength and balance.

Read our Health in Aging tip sheet for practical fall prevention tips and join the conversation using :

Falls are a leading cause of serious injuries in older adults that can lead to hospitalization, nursing home admission, and even death among older people. The chance of falling increases as we get older. If you are an older adult or you care for an older person, follow the steps below to prevent ser...