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Geriatrics Certification and Training Resources
Member Alert - Regarding the American Board of Geriatrics
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) would like to alert members to the activities of an organization calling itself "American Board of Geriatrics" (ABG) and a related organization called "The American College of Geriatrics." Certification from this Board is not recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), or its approved member specialty boards, nor does the AGS recognize this as evidence of Board certification in geriatrics or in its consideration for advancement to a Fellow of the Society. The ABG claims to be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity. The Internal Revenue Service has advised that the ABG does not have such tax-exempt status.
Medicine
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
- Guidelines for Geriatrics Fellowship Training, Family Medicine
- Guidelines for Geriatrics Fellowship Training, Internal Medicine
Certification in Geriatrics for Family Medicine Physicians
Physicians
- American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Learn more about Maintenance of Certification as Reported in the AGS Newsletter
Certification in Geriatrics for Psychiatrists
Nursing
Pharmacy
Board Examination Information
Important Dates for Geriatric Board Examinations (for both ABIM & ABFM)
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Exam (Note: Dates are subject to change.) |
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October 3, 2013 |
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Exam for Candidates Requiring Testing |
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November 18-22, 2013 |
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Registration Opens |
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March 1, 2013 |
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Deadline Registration |
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May 1, 2013 |
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Late Registration (requires a non-refundable late fee) |
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May 2, 2013 |
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Deadline Late Registration |
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June 1, 2013 |
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Deadline Cancellation |
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September 1, 2013 |
* These testing dates are available only to candidates with a documented disability requiring additional testing time, as provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please see the ABIM policy on Testing Accommodations for Exam Takers with Disabilities.
For information on Registering and taking the exam visit the ABIM website at www.abim.org.
Gerontological Nursing Examinations
Exam Locations & Dates:
ANCC's certification exams are divided into two types - a computer based (CBT) or paper-and-pencil exams. The exam types will depend on which certification specialty you are planning to take.
For information on Registering and taking the exam visit the American Nursing Credentialing Center exam page by clicking here or call 800-284-2378.
Resources for Preparing for Geriatric Boards
Geriatric Review Syllabus 7th Edition: A Core Curriculum in Geriatric (GRS7) contains the latest developments in geriatric medicine for those who wish to expand and update their knowledge in the field.
Geriatrics Nursing Review Syllabus: A Core Curriculum in Advanced Practice Geriatric Nursing (GNRS), is a concise, up-to-date, and comprehensive text developed by the AGS in collaboration with the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute of Geriatric Nursing at New York University.
