Student, Resident, or Post-Graduate Trainee E-Member

E-membership offers residents, post-graduate trainees and students with a way to stay connected via member communications and special announcements for trainees interested in geriatrics. E-membership does not include member journals or the free copy of Geriatrics at Your Fingertips. Membership is valid through the length of your program and will expire at the end of your graduation/residency end month.

FREE – Join Now Student E-Membership
FREE – Join Now Resident or Post-Graduate Trainee E-Membership

As an AGS Student or Resident you will enjoy a range of benefits to keep you at the head of clinical care and innovations in geriatrics. Select the benefit categories below to learn more.

Interested in starting an AGS student or resident chapter at your local institution? Email Lauren Kopchik, Membership Communication Coordinator at lkopchik@americangeriatrics.org

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 and Resident Chapters - join a student or resident chapter or start your own for networking and educational activities.

Sections and Special Interest Groups - AGS student members are automatically enrolled in the AGS student section while the resident members are enrolled in the AGS resident section on the AGS. Students and residents can also join any other of the many special interest groups available 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.

Clinical Tools

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.

Meetings, Courses, and Products

GeriatricsCareOnline - your one-stop online resource to accessing free member resources and purchasing 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.

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

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

	E-Membership	Paid Membership
Value	$164	$1,364
Member Dues	$0	$80/year (student) or $100/year (resident)
Subscription to the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society	-	(value $478)
Subscription to Annals of Long Term Care journal	-	X (value $163)
Free Digital Subscription to Annually Updated 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!