News/Press Releases

• @AmerGeriatrics Honors Expert & Emerging #Geriatrics Leaders at #AGS26 https://bit.ly/488bURw 

New York (April 20, 2026) – The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) annually honors researchers, clinicians, educators, and emerging health professionals who have made outstanding contributions to high-quality, person-centered care for older adults. This year’s award recipients include 18 leaders representing the breadth of medical disciplines championing care for us all as we age. 
 

AGS/ADGAP Outstanding Geriatric Medicine Education Coordinator of the Year

• Linda Ferrie

Arti Hurria Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in Internal Medicine who are focused on the Care of Older Adults

• Dr. Todd P. Semla, Clinical Associate Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine to present Henderson State-of-the-Art lecture during @AmerGeriatrics’ #AGS26 Annual Scientific Meeting with a focus on progress in pharmacotherapy for older adults through both a historical and futuristic lens. https://bit.ly/4tsIN3N 

New York, NY (April 17, 2026) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is honored to announce that Todd P. Semla, MS, PharmD, FCCP, AGSF will be delivering this year’s Henderson State of the Art lecture, which will take place on Thursday, April 30th, during the AGS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting which is being held virtually. 

Dr. Semla has more than 40 years of experience in the study and application of medication use in older adults. His career has been dedicated to leading the advancement of safe, effective, and patient-centered pharmacotherapy, as well as educating pharmacists, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, social workers, and other professionals who comprise today’s geriatrics care teams. 

• At #AGS26, Dr. Ariel Green to receive the Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Outstanding Scientific Achievement for Clinical Investigation Award and deliver lecture on “Aligning Medications with What Matters Most: Challenges and Opportunities in Advancing Person-Centered Deprescribing.” https://bit.ly/41ZnGtM 

New York (April 13, 2026) — Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and the AGS Health in Aging Foundation (HiAF) announced that the 2026 Thomas and Catherine Yoshikawa Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement in Clinical Investigation will be awarded to Dr. Ariel Green MD, MPH, PhD, AGSF, Associate Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University.

The award will be presented on Friday, May 1st during the AGS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS26), April 30th – May 2nd (pre-conference days April 27th -29th).  At the conference (which is being offered virtually), Dr. Green will deliver a lecture on “Aligning Medications with What Matters Most: Challenges and Opportunities in Advancing Person-Centered Deprescribing.”

• Today, @AmerGeriatrics names Linda Ferrie as the first ever recipient of the AGS/ADGAP Outstanding Geriatric Medicine Education Coordinator of the Year Award #AGS26 https://bit.ly/4c1MWFE 

New York, NY (April 10, 2026)—Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) named Linda Ferrie as the recipient of the AGS/ADGAP Outstanding Geriatric Medicine Education Coordinator of the Year Award. This award recognizes individuals who have actively participated in developing geriatrics medical education initiatives, while they manage their primary responsibility of coordinating a Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program at their institution. The AGS will present the award to Ms. Ferrie, Education Program Coordinator for the Mayo Clinic Geriatric Medicine Fellowship in Rochester, Minnesota, during the AGS 2026 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS26), held Thursday, April 30th – Saturday, May 2nd with pre-conference days April 27th-April 29th.

• Congratulations to Dr. G. Michael Harper on being awarded the 2026 Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award for his work advancing geriatrics education through leadership, mentorship, and innovative program development. He will receive the award at #AGS26. https://bit.ly/47P1shy 

New York (April 8, 2026) — Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced that G. Michael Harper, MD will be honored with the Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award, recognizing his lasting impact on geriatrics education through leadership, mentorship, and innovative program development. A past President of the American Geriatrics Society, Dr. Harper has dedicated his career to ensuring that all health professionals are competent to care for older adults regardless of specialty or discipline. With this award, AGS honors his deep commitment to geriatrics education and mentorship and recognizes his leadership in developing the programs and professionals who will care for us all as we age.

• Today, the @AmerGeriatrics announced Veronica Rivera, MD, AGSF as the 2026 recipient of the AGS Clinician of the Year award. #AGS26 https://bit.ly/4sdbIHD 

New York (April 6, 2026) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today announced Veronica Rivera, MD, as 2026 Clinician of the Year. Dr. Rivera, Associate Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, will be honored at the 2026 Virtual AGS Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS26) happening April 30th – May 2nd (pre-conference days: April 27th – April 29th). 

• Today, @AmerGeriatrics awards Dr. Thomas Cudjoe, MD, MPH, MA, the Arti Hurria Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in Internal Medicine focused on #Geriatrics #AGS26 https://bit.ly/3PMtqV1

New York, NY (April 2, 2026)—Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and the AGS Health in Aging Foundation announced Dr. Thomas Cudjoe, MD, MPH, MA as the recipient of the Arti Hurria Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in Internal Medicine that are focused on the Care of Older Adults. Dr. Cudjoe is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the Department of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology with joint appointments at the John Hopkins University Schools of Public Health (Epidemiology) and Nursing. Dr. Cudjoe will receive the Arti Hurria Memorial Award at the AGS 2026 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS26), held Thursday, April 30th – Saturday, May 2nd with pre-conference days April 27th-April 29th.

• Today, @AmerGeriatrics @HealthinAging announces Dr. Cameron J. Gettel (@CameronGettel) as the 2026 recipient of the Jeffrey H. Silverstein Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in the Surgical and Related Medical Specialties. https://bit.ly/4lYAauK

New York, NY (March 31, 2026) — The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and the AGS Health in Aging Foundation today announced that the 2026 Jeffrey H. Silverstein Memorial Award for Emerging Investigators in the Surgical and Related Medical Specialties will be awarded to Cameron J. Gettel, MD, MHS Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine. 
 

The award will be presented at the 2026 AGS Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS26) which is being held from Thursday, April 30th – Saturday, May 2nd (pre-conference days: April 27th-29th). The award recognizes Dr. Gettel for his cross-cutting work in geriatrics, emergency care, and care transitions.

New York (March 27, 2026) – The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is pleased to announce the results of its 2026 AGS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee elections. AGS members elected Judith L. Beizer, PharmD, FASCP, AGSF to serve as AGS President-Elect. Dr. Beizer is on the faculty of St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Megan Young, MD (Boston Medical Center) was elected for a second term and Timothy Farrell, MD, AGSF (University of Utah) and Lisa Walke, MD, MSHA, AGSF (University of Pennsylvania) were elected to first terms on the Board. The members elected Sharon Brangman, MD, FACP, AGSF (State University of New York-Upstate) to serve on the AGS Nominating Committee.  

Earlier this year, the AGS Board elected the following as officers of the Society: 

Ramona Rhodes, MD, MPH, MSCS, AGSF, UT Southwestern Medical Center, to serve as AGS Treasurer for a second term, and Reena Karani, MD, MHPE, FACP, AGSF, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, to serve as AGS Secretary for a first term.

The AGS Board also appointed the following to first terms as members of the AGS Nominating Committee: 

• From angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor exposure to a pragmatic pharmacist-led deprescribing intervention, & validating measures between the electronic health record and Medicare Claims #geriatrics research is shaping the future of care for all of us as we age. Don’t miss this year’s Plenary Paper session at #AGS26.  https://bit.ly/3PtWRuS 

New York (March 25, 2026) – Researchers presenting at the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS26), taking place April 30^th – May 2^nd (pre-conference days Monday, April 27^th – Wednesday, April 29^th), represent the leading voices in geriatrics scholarship. Selected from a highly competitive pool of 746 submissions, this year’s Plenary Paper Presenters will showcase innovative research aimed at advancing the health and well-being of older adults. The #AGS26 Plenary Paper Session (Thursday, April 30th, 11:15–12:00 PM EST) will feature distinguished speakers that will highlight the wide-ranging impact of geriatrics research, demonstrating its critical role in shaping the future of caring for all of us as we age.

Sacubitril/Valsartan Use across Transitions between Community, Hospital, and Skilled Nursing Facility Settings (presented by Andrew R. Zullo, PharmD, PhD)