AGS Membership Benefits

American Geriatrics Society membership offers valuable benefits that help you stay abreast of clinical innovations, new research, and policy initiatives.

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New member resources for 2013 include:

A complimentary copy of Geriatrics At Your Fingertips, 2013 edition - (Available in May 2013)
Consensus Statement on Vitamin D for the Prevention of Falls and their Consequences in Older Adults
Management of Atrial Fibrillation pocket card

Many additional "members only" resources and services include:

LATEST RESEARCH ON AGING

Subscriptions¹ and online access to:

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's 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 over 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 Student & Resident E-Members get access to online version to GAYF