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American Geriatrics Society

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Founded in 1942, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people.

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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 2h
The AGS is accepting nominations for our annual awards honoring individuals whose outstanding work in the field of geriatrics contributes to high-quality healthcare for older people through December 2nd. Learn more about the 2027 AGS awards and past winners here: tinyurl.com/agsawards
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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 Medical Students to the geriatrics curriculum taught to undergrads. Read it here:
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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. For more information and to submit your abstract, please visit meeting.americangeriatrics.org
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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. Submit a nomination by October 1: www.americangeriatrics.org/membersh…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Join AGS on Tuesday, October 27, for a webinar featuring the latest data from the AGS/ADGAP Compensation & Productivity Benchmarking Tool, including key metrics and guidance on completing the 2026 survey. Register at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Unlocking the Value of Geriatricians: AGS/ADGAP Compensation & Productivity Benchmarking Tool Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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 with the most up-to-date, real-world data that captures the heterogeneity of modern-day geriatrics practices. During the webinar, we will present examples of how the data can be leveraged (e.g., career planning, recruitment), review data snapshots, and go over how to complete this year’s survey...
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Geriatrics At Your Fingertips® (GAYF) 2026 is a must-have resource for healthcare providers caring for older adults. Access up-to-date strategies for evaluating and managing common geriatric conditions: geriatricscareonline.org/ProductAbs…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Time is running out to register for the 2026–2027 AGS/ADGAP Leadership & Life Skills Curriculum, a free virtual program for AGS Fellows-in-Training and Early Career Professional members. Virtual workshops begin September 25th, so register today! account.americangeriatrics.org/llsc…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This fall, help us prevent falls! Falls Prevention Awareness Week is September 21st-25th. Read our Health in Aging tip sheet for practical fall prevention tips and join the conversation using #FallsPrevention: www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tip…
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Tip Sheet: Preventing Falls | HealthInAging.org
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…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Medical Students – Interested in Geriatrics? Hear directly from trainees about their Residency/Fellowship thru the Med-Geri Pathway: vimeo.com/1208115589?share=copy&fl=… #MedGeri
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Informational Webinar: Combined Med-Geri Pathway (June 24. 2026)
This is "Informational Webinar: Combined Med-Geri Pathway (June 24. 2026)" by American Geriatrics Society on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Today, 63 million Americans, nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults, are family caregivers, a 45% jump since 2015. Three decades of NAC's research and advocacy helped change that. Learn more about NAC's 30 years of impact: www.caregiving.org/about/history #CaregiverNation #SupportFamilyCaregivers
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The AGS Beers Criteria made its primetime debut earlier this year in HBO's The Pitt. Discover how The Pitt is highlighting the importance of quality care for older adults and how the show may help raise awareness and interest in the field with this @agsjournal.bsky.social commentary:
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The AGS Q1 newsletter is on the way to your mailbox! In the meantime, catch up on the latest AGS news and read the digital issue here: www.americangeriatrics.org/publicat…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The AGS/ADGAP Compensation & Productivity Benchmarking Tool helps AGS geriatrician members track field metrics. Complete the survey at tinyurl.com/AGSADGAPBenchmarkingTool Learn more about the benchmarking survey at the informational webinar on 10/27: tinyurl.com/surveytoolwebinar
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join the Geriatric Models of Care Collaborative Quarterly Meeting tomorrow, September 9th, from 3-4 pm ET! These webinars feature new research in geriatrics care and different geriatric models of care to address the needs of older adults. Register at tinyurl.com/geriatricmcc
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Geriatrics Models of Care Collaborative. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Geriatrics Models of Care Collaborative. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Medical Students – Interested in Geriatrics? Apply for the Med-Geri Pathway for Residency/Fellowship. Learn more about the 20 programs available here: ow.ly/zUKS50T3pz2 #MedGeri
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Programs with Combined Med-Geri Pathways | ADGAP - Association of Directors of Geriatrics Academic Programs
The following programs have a Combined Med-Geri Pathway available under the AIRE initiative.
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
AGS Member Alert: Exclusive Promotion Now Available! AGS members who purchase the Geriatrics Care At Your Fingertips® (GAYF®) Mobile App by September 13th will automatically save 30%. This exclusive member discount is only available on GeriatricsCareOnline.org.
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
AGS is seeking nominations for passionate leaders to serve on the AGS Board and help shape the future of the Society and the field of geriatrics. Learn more about the AGS Board Positions and submit your nominations by October 1st: www.americangeriatrics.org/.../nomi…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Today is the last day to register for #AGS26 on-demand! By registering for on-demand access, you can access the virtual meeting platform, view recorded sessions, and earn CME/MOC and nursing CE until December 31, 2026. Register today! tinyurl.com/ags26ondemand
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Advance your leadership journey with the 2026-2027 AGS/ADGAP Leadership & Life Skills Curriculum. Designed exclusively for AGS Fellows-in-Training and Early Career Professional members. Enrollment is open and virtual workshops begin in September: account.americangeriatrics.org/llsc…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
AGS and ADGAP geriatrician members can use our interactive Compensation & Productivity Benchmarking Tool to access national data on compensation, productivity, and practice information. Anonymously complete the 2026 survey to review the most recent data available: app.phairify.com/sso/ags
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Know a colleague who would benefit from being an AGS member? Refer them for membership and get rewarded! Help grow our geriatrics community while saving up to $50 on your next membership renewal! Learn more at www.americangeriatrics.org/membersh…
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Refer a Colleague Rewards | American Geriatrics Society
Save money on your next membership renewal with Refer a Colleague Rewards and participate in the Refer a Colleague Competition to be entered to win a COMPLIMENTARY #AGS18 meeting registration for Orlando Florida!
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
#AGS26 On-Demand offers access to the virtual meeting platform to view recorded sessions with the opportunity to earn CME/MOC and nursing CE through the end of 2026. Registration closes on August 31st so register today at meeting.americangeriatrics.org
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Evaluation by a primary care provider after an emergency department visit for a fall is crucial for preventing future falls. This @agsjournal.bsky.social report reviewed rates of comprehensive fall assessments performed, common interventions, and missed opportunities. Read it here:
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The AGS/ADGAP Virtual Mentoring Program is here to help AGS and ADGAP members build meaningful connections, enhance skills for career growth, and strengthen your geriatrics network. Sign up today: mentorship.americangeriatrics.org
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Health care professionals play a key role in helping older adults stay up to date on recommended vaccines. The AGS Older Adults Vaccine Initiative provides resources to support you in vaccine discussions with patients and promoting vaccination as part of comprehensive care: vaccines.agscocare.org
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has terminated ongoing research grants, ending at least 104 grants aimed at improving patient safety, reducing health care costs, & expanding access to care. Call your members of Congress: www.votervoice.net/AGS/Campaigns/13…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Become an AGS Fellow and be recognized for your dedication to geriatrics and your commitment to the AGS community. Learn more and apply today! tinyurl.com/AGSFApply
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Individuals with mental illness experience premature mortality and health disparities, yet little is known about their access to hospice and palliative care. This clinical investigation examines the utilization of hospice and palliative care among patients with mental illness. Read it here:
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Prepare with confidence. Practice with excellence. Whether you're preparing for geriatrics board certification or simply want to stay current with the latest evidence-based care, the AGS Geriatrics Review Syllabus is your trusted resource. Learn more and subscribe today at GeriatricsCareOnline.org
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Join the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) for exclusive access to education and resources, networking, and advocacy that advances care for older adults. No matter your career stage, AGS helps you learn, connect and lead. Become an AGS member: www.americangeriatrics.org/membersh…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Improper footwear has been identified as a modifiable risk factor for falls in older adults. This @agsjournal.bsky.social review examines the impact of footwear on gait and balance control in older adults. Read it here:
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Registration is now open for the free AGS/ADGAP Leadership & Life Skills Curriculum, a virtual program for AGS Fellows in Training and Early Career Professional members. Sign up today: account.americangeriatrics.org/llsc…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Last week, AGS submitted comments opposing a proposed OMB rule that would significantly change how federal grants are awarded and managed. Read our comments to learn more about what's at stake: tinyurl.com/agscomments
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The Senate has passed the bipartisan Older Americans Act (OAA) 2025 Reauthorization Act. Urge your representative to pass the OAA and help ensure millions of older adults continue to receive the services they rely on: www.americangeriatrics.org/action?v…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Today, @amergeriatrics.bsky.social released a new position statement on generative AI in the care of older adults in @agsjournal.bsky.social. Read it at: doi.org/10.1111/jgs....
"New AGS Position Statement" "AGS Releases New Position Statement on Generative AI in the Care of Older Adults" words on blue background with AGS logo
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Hear from AGS/ADGAP AIRE Medicine-Geriatrics Integrated Residency and Fellowship (Combined Med-Geri Pathway) Trainees and learn about how the integrated Residency and Fellowship prepares future geriatricians: tinyurl.com/yrm67wp6 vimeo.com/1208115589?share=copy&fl=…
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Informational Webinar: Combined Med-Geri Pathway (June 24. 2026)
This is "Informational Webinar: Combined Med-Geri Pathway (June 24. 2026)" by American Geriatrics Society on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
As we continue to advance the science of advanced care planning, we should not shy away from the outcomes that are hardest to measure but matter most. This @agsjournal.bsky.social editorial analyzes whether advance directives are associated with end-of-life outcomes among older adults. Read it here
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Congratulations to Hackensack University Medical Center for achieving Recognized AGS CoCare®: HELP Site status! Recognition is granted to institutions that excel in carrying out protocols to improve care for hospitalized older patients. Learn more at help.agscocare.org
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
AGS is pleased to announce that Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) will be added to OpenEvidence under a new partnership with Wiley. This collaboration will provide physicians who use Open Evidence access to more than 400 journals, books, and resources: bit.ly/4bo4Lhg
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Wiley and OpenEvidence Partner to Deliver Trusted Research to Physicians at the Point of Care
A new content agreement deepens the medical literature physicians can retrieve, synthesize, and verify through AI-assisted clinical questions Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of clinical practice, scientific discovery and learning, and OpenEvidence, the most widely used medical AI platform in the world, today announced a strategic partnership to bring Wiley's trusted scientific and medical content into OpenEvidence. Through
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
AGS and ADGAP geriatrician members can use the AGS/ADGAP Compensation & Productivity Benchmarking Tool to access national compensation, productivity, and practice information. Anonymously complete the 2026 survey to review the most recent data available: app.phairify.com/sso/ags
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
AGS is seeking passionate leaders to help shape the future of AGS and the field of geriatrics through service on the AGS Board. Learn more about the AGS Board Positions and submit your nominations by October 1st. www.americangeriatrics.org/membersh…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Missed a Geriatrics Models of Care Collaborative webinar? Watch recordings at: geriatricscareonline.org/ProductTyp… register for upcoming webinars in the series: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The latest AGS Q2 newsletter may already be in your mailbox! 📬 Haven't received your copy yet—or prefer to read online? Catch up on the latest AGS news in the digital edition here: www.americangeriatrics.org/publicat…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Are you at the American Association of NPs Conference in Las Vegas? Stop by the AGS booth #1451 to learn about membership benefits of being an AGS Nurse. #AANP26
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Submit your program proposal by 6/30 for the 2027 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting, happening May 20–22, 2027, in Atlanta, GA. Share your expertise, highlight innovative work, and help advance the care of older adults. Learn more and submit your proposal: ags2027.abstractcentral.com
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Did you know that AGS members get exclusive access to the AGS/ADGAP Virtual Mentor Match Program? Grow your network within the geriatrics community with mentorships tailored to your preferences and goals. Sign up today and find your next mentor or mentee: mentorship.americangeriatrics.org
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Considering a career in geriatrics? Register to hear from trainees on their experiences in the AGS/ADGAP AIRE Medicine-Geriatrics Integrated Residency & Fellowship (Combined Med-Geri Pathway) 6/24 at 2:30pm ET. #MedGeri: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CG…
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The 2026 Compensation & Productivity Survey is now open for AGS/ADGAP Geriatrician members. Complete the survey and get access the most recent data available: app.phairify.com/sso/ags The more that complete the Compensation & Productivity Survey, the richer and more meaningful the data will be.
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Today, American Geriatrics Society released an updated position statement on advancing healthcare of LGBTQI+ Older Adults in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS)‬. Read it here: doi.org/10.1111/jgs.70470
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American Geriatrics Society @amergeriatrics.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Are you at the American Delirium Society Conference in Denver? Stop by the #AGSCoCareHELP outside the Centennial Ballroom to talk, network, and learn more!
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