Student Membership

Membership for a full-time health professional, medical, or nursing student in geriatrics/gerontology.

$100 – Join Now
Free E-Membership - Join Now

As an AGS Student you will gain access to benefits that help you advance your career and gain insights into clinical care and innovations in geriatrics. Select the benefit categories to learn more and view the chart below to compare paid and free e-membership options.

Interested in starting an AGS Student Chapter at your local institution? Email Brooke McPherson, Communication Coordinator at bmcpherson@americangeriatrics.org for details.

Community & Connections

MyAGSOnline - exclusive access to the AGS Online Community allows you to:

connect with over 5,000 members
ask questions, get advice and share insights
easily access member benefits
edit & maintain your membership profile
access the AGS Membership Directory

Mentoring Opportunities - participate in the AGS Mentoring program and be paired with an experienced geriatrics healthcare provider who can offer you advice on your education, future career and networking opportunities

Student Chapters - join a student chapter or start your own for networking and educational activities. See the full list of student chapters in the drop-down below.

Sections and Special Interest Groups - - AGS Student members are automatically enrolled in the AGS Student Section and also can join any other of the many special interest groups and collaborate with your colleagues on your specific topics of interest

State Affiliates - the AGS has local chapters in 26 states across the US. Join your local state affiliate and get involved at the local level.

AGS Week in Review Electronic Newsletter & Quarterly Print Newsletters - receive updates on public policy, research and member news.

Journal & Clinical Tools

Journal Subscriptions - keep abreast of the latest research and updates in Geriatrics with your free subscription to:

Geriatrics At Your Fingertips - receive immediate access to a free digital subscription of the annually updated reference providing quick, easy access to information you need to make decisions about the care of older adults.

Geriatrics Evaluation & Management Toolkit - receive a free subscription to these clinical templates covering over 20 topics.

Clinical Guidelines & Recommendations - access evidence-based clinical guidelines, policies and recommendations.

Patient Handouts - print and share easy-to-understand resources with patients and caregivers.

Discounts on CME, Meetings, Courses, and Products, including the Geriatrics Review Syllabus (GRS)

GeriatricsCareOnline - your one-stop online resource to accessing free member resources and using your member discounts to purchase comprehensive content and topic-specific bundles of information tailored to meet your specific needs.

Annual Scientific Meeting - use your member discount of up to $95 and choose from over 70+ sessions at this premier educational event in geriatrics.

Advocacy

Representation in Washington - the AGS advocates on your behalf to improve healthcare for older adults.

Advocacy Center - lend your voice to AGS advocacy efforts and reach out to your elected officials using the online AGS Advocacy Center.

Advocacy Updates - stay up-to-date on important campaigns and legislation with these updates emailed to you.

Career Advancement & Recognition

AGS Career Connections - promote or find high quality career opportunities in geriatrics.

Virtual Career Fair - hosted annually by AGS Career Connections, this career fair comes to you in a convenient virtual setting. Chat with employers via text, audio, or video call.

AGS Awards Programs- apply or nominate a colleague for an AGS Award. Awards provide recognition for great accomplishments in geriatrics.

Leadership Opportunities - apply for a Board or Committee position, and work together with the AGS to help advance the mission of the AGS and the field of geriatrics.

AGS Student Chapters

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Boston University School of Medicine
Dominican University of California
Duke University School of Medicine
Florida Atlantic University
Florida State University
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin
New York University School of Medicine
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Pacific Northwest University
Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine
Stony Brook School of Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
University of Colorado
University of Connecticut
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Massachusetts Medical School
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill
University of North Texas Health Science Center/Texas College of Osteopathic
Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
University of Rochester School of Medicine
University of Utah School of Medicine
University of Vermont
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Virgina Commonwealth University
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Yale School of Medicine

Invest in yourself.. compare paid and free e-membership options below:

	E-Membership	Paid Membership
Value	$164	$1,364
Member Dues	$0	$100/year
Subscription to the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society	-	(value $478)
Subscription to Annals of Long Term Care journal	-	X (value $163)
Annually Updated Copy of Geriatrics At Your Fingertips	-	X (value $22)
Member Discounts on Geriatrics Care Online Product Store	-	X (value $600)
Member Discount on Annual Meeting Registration	X	X
Geriatric Evaluation Management Toolkit (Digital)	X	X
Beers Criteria Pocketcard (Digital)	X	X
Multimorbidity Pocketcard (Digital)	X	X
Mentorship Opportunities	X	X
Career Connections (Job Site)	X	X
MyAGSOnline Community Discussion Boards & Member Directory	X	X
Student Section	X	X
Advocacy, Public Policy Updates & Member News	X	X
and more!