Member Alert - Regarding the American Institute of Geriatrics

December 12th, 2011

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) would like to alert members to the activities of an organization calling itself the "American Institute of Geriatrics.”  Certification from this organization is not recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the organization is not an ABMS member board.  The AGS does not recognize certification from this organization or consider it when determining whether an applicant has met the criteria for advancement to a Fellow of the Society.

An organization calling itself the “American Board of Geriatric Medicine” has undertaken similar activities in the past.  The AGS encourages members receiving letters from either   organization to fax or email a copy of the letter to AGS at 212-832-8646 or at info@americangeriatrics.org.  AGS is actively monitoring this situation and working collaboratively with other key stakeholders.