AGS Membership Benefits

The American Geriatrics Society is committed to keeping its members up-to-date on research and development in geriatrics by offering professional opportunities and services.

AGS members have access to a number of "members only" benefits, educational resources, and tools that help them stay abreast of new research, clinical innovations and policy initiatives. Key benefits include:

LATEST RESEARCH ON AGING

• Subscriptions¹ and online access to:
  • Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS)
  • Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging(ALTC)
  • Clinical Geriatrics (CG)
  • American Journal of Geriatrics Pharmacotherapy (AJGP)

MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES

• Access to MYAGS, our exclusive members-only website:
  • Direct access to the JAGS
  • Practice Management Toolkit
  • Membership Directory
  • Recertification Support
  • Board & Committee Resources
  • Information & Applications to get involved in AGS
• AGS' e-newsletter, AGS Week in Review covering the latest issues in Public Policy, Research, and member news
• Subscription to the AGS newsletter (quarterly print publication)
• Complimentary copy of Geriatrics At Your Fingertips²

DISCOUNTS ON PROGRAMS AND PRODUCTS TO ENHANCE YOUR KNOWLEDGE

• Reduced registration for the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting, and opportunities to participate in activities at the meeting
• Networking opportunities with close to 6,000 physicians and other health care professionals, and access to up-to-date member contact information via the online Membership Directory
• Opportunity to join special membership committees, sections, and special interest groups focusing on specific areas in geriatrics

ADVOCACY ON YOUR BEHALF

• Representation in Washington: Through the AGS Washington Office, the AGS works closely with federal government and other health related organizations to help shape public policy

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• AGS' Career Connection for job seekers and employers
• Award programs that recognize outstanding accomplishments in teaching, research, patient care, preventive medicine, public and community service
• Eligibility for Fellowship Status , placing members in a recognized group of healthcare providers who are dedicated to continuing education in geriatrics, teaching and research
• Opportunity to participate in the FHA Geriatrics Healthcare Professional Referral Service

¹ Student & Resident E-Members get access to online issues of AGS journals
² Resident and Student members are eligible for a free download of GAYF for PDAs.