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Founded in 1942, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the leading clinical society devoted to the care of older adults. The AGS promotes high quality, comprehensive and accessible care for America's older population, including those who are chronically ill and disabled. The organization provides leadership to health care professionals, policy makers and the public by developing, implementing and advocating programs in patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy.
Its 6,000-plus members include primary care physicians, geriatricians, geropsychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers, physician assistants, physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers and others from the U.S. and around the world who are dedicated to improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people.
The AGS has long championed efforts to expand the national work force of clinicians with the knowledge, skills and attitude to care for our aging population. Since the early 1990s, with funding from the John A. Hartford Foundation of New York City, the AGS has worked effectively to increase geriatrics expertise among sub-specialists in internal medicine, practicing primary care physicians, and non-primary care specialists.
Recognizing that the aging of America presents many challenges and opportunities to society as a whole, the AGS reached beyond its role as a professional medical society and launched the Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) in 1999. The FHA builds a bridge between the research and practice of geriatrics health care professionals and the public and advocates on behalf of older adults and their special needs through public education, research, and public policy. For more information on FHA's initiatives or its Lifetime of Caring Gala, please call (212) 755-6810, or visit FHA's website www.healthinaging.org.
The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society-Consistently rated in the top three of the ISI Science Citation Index for geriatrics and gerontology publications.
Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging (ALTC)-This journal presents the highest quality clinical reviews, analysis, and opinions that impact the present and future of long-term care, and is the premier source of information for professionals in the long-term care market.
The Geriatrics Review Syllabus: A Core Curriculum in Geriatric Medicine-The groundbreaking self-assessment, continuing education program for primary care providers and premier source of clinically relevant information in geriatric medicine, now in its 5th edition.
Geriatrics at Your Fingertips-A comprehensive pocket-sized reference in clinical geriatrics that provides up-to-date, practical information on the evaluation and management of diseases and disorders most common to elderly people. Now in its 4th edition.
The American Geriatrics Society's Complete Guide to Aging and Health-A medical reference for older adults, their families, and caregivers that provides valuable information on the aging process.
AGS Newsletter and AGS Website (www.americangeriatrics.org)-Excellent sources of information on Society activities and programs, noteworthy news, public policy issues, career opportunities in geriatrics, and much more.
Position Statements and Clinical Practice Guidelines-The Society has published position statements, papers, and guidelines to bring important issues in geriatric education, research, clinical practice, and public policy to the attention of those working in the field, including policy makers, legislators, people in the health care industry, clinicians, and others.
The AGS Annual Scientific Meeting-The premier forum for the latest information on clinical geriatrics, research on aging and health problems of older adults, and innovative models in health care delivery as well as teaching in geriatrics.
The Geriatrics Recognition Award-Awarded to recognize physicians and nurses who are committed to advancing their continuing education in geriatrics.
The AGS Awards Program-Includes the following: The AGS Edward Henderson Award State-of-the-Art Lecture; AGS Clinician of the Year; AGS/Merck New Investigator Awards; Pfizer/AGS Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards; Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award; The Nascher/Manning Award; AGS Clinical Investigation Award; The Edward Henderson Student Award; The AGS Student Research Award; and the David H. Solomon Distinguished Public Service Award.
Special Projects in Professional Education/Outreach
AGS/Hartford Foundation Projects:
- Increasing Geriatrics Expertise in Surgical and Related Medical Specialties
- Enhancing Geriatric Care Through Practicing Physician Education
- Integrating Geriatrics Into the Subspecialties of Internal Medicine
- Introducing Geriatrics to Third-Year Medical Students and First-Year Residents
- Geriatric Education Program for Pre-hospital Providers
Through these and other initiatives, the AGS seeks to increase geriatrics expertise throughout other medical specialties. For more information, see the AGS Web site: www.americangeriatrics.org.
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