The American Geriatrics Society -

For Immediate Release
April 3, 2006

For more information:
Erin Weller
(212) 308-1414 x 329

New, 6th Edition of American Geriatrics Society's Geriatrics Review Syllabus Now Available

New York, NY- The fully revised, sixth edition of the American Geriatrics Society's Geriatrics Review Syllabus: A Core Curriculum in Geriatric Medicine (GRS6)-the premier source of clinically relevant information on geriatrics-is now available.

An authoritative reference, a self-assessment continuing education tool for geriatrics healthcare providers, and a key teaching resource, the updated GRS6 covers the latest developments in the field.

More than 100 leading geriatrics experts collaborated on revisions to GRS6, which offers several new features, including:

new chapters on perioperative care, cultural aspects of care, persistent pain, and diabetes mellitus
summaries of key points in each of the Syllabus' 59 chapters
comprehensive information on "off-label" uses of drugs not specifically approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
263 new case-oriented, self-assessment questions, answers, supporting critiques and references that make GRS6, like earlier versions, an invaluable tool for those preparing to take board examinations, including the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine

The GRS6 is available as a 3-volume print set or in CD-ROM format. Both include the Syllabus; annotated references that allow readers to pursue topics in greater depth; and an appendix with assessment instruments and practical resources. The CD-ROM includes additional features that allow users to follow cross-references among chapters and move from question critiques to relevant passages in the Syllabus for further information.

Clinicians who use the GRS6' self-assessment features can earn 75 Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits through the American Medical Association (AMA), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and American Osteopathic Association (AOA). In addition, the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) has approved the CD-ROM version of the GRS6's self-assessment tools for 100 lifelong learning points for ABIM diplomates enrolled in the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.

For further information or to order the GRS6, call 1-800-334-1429, x2529 or visit the AGS web site, www.americangeriatrics.org.

Founded in 1942, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a nationwide, not-for-profit association of geriatrics health care professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people. The society supports this mission through activities in: clinical practice; professional education on the clinical care of older people; research; public education and information; public policy efforts; and through collaborative relationships with other organizations. For more information about AGS programs and initiatives, visit the AGS Web site at www.americangeriatrics.org.