- AGS @AmerGeriatrics welcomes Paul Mulhausen, MD, MHS, FACP, AGSF as its new President at the 2025 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS25) in Chicago, Il https://ow.ly/HEka50VOuqG
New York (May 7, 2025) — Paul Mulhausen, MD, MHS, FACP, AGSF will step into the role of President of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) at the 2025 AGS Annual Scientific meeting which is taking place May 8-10, 2025 (pre-conference day May 7) in Chicago, Il. An AGS member since 2008, Paul has held many leadership roles within the Society, including: Program Chair of the 2017 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting, Chair of the Clinical Practice & Models of Care Committee and the AGS Choosing Wisely Campaign with the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation. He also served as the Secretary of the AGS Board and as a member of the AGS Nominating Committee.
"I am deeply honored to be elected as the new President of the American Geriatrics Society," remarked Dr. Paul Mulhausen. "AGS has long been a leader in advancing the health, independence, and quality of life of older adults through patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy. AGS represents a dynamic community of dedicated professionals who champion interprofessional collaboration and advocate for policies and programs that ensure healthcare access, quality, and outcomes are free from the barriers of ageism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination. As we navigate a shifting healthcare landscape, I look forward to working with this dedicated community to drive meaningful change and uphold AGS’s commitment to a supportive society for all.”
Currently, Dr. Mulhausen serves as the Chief Medical Director at Iowa Total Care, a health plan dedicated to serving Medicaid beneficiaries. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, he is board-certified in both internal medicine and geriatric medicine. An accomplished clinician, medical educator, and advocate for safe, high-quality care, Dr. Mulhausen is widely recognized for his expertise in caring for older adults and other vulnerable populations. He has provided leadership to numerous stakeholders in the healthcare community, consistently advancing initiatives to improve the well-being of older individuals.
"Dr. Mulhausen is an exemplary leader in geriatrics, with a distinguished career dedicated to improving healthcare for older adults," said outgoing President Mark A. Supiano, MD, AGSF. "His experience in clinical care, medical education, and policy advocacy makes him exceptionally well suited to guide AGS in the coming year. I look forward to collaborating with him in my new position as Board Chair to advance our mission in the field of geriatrics."
The other Board members that serve as officers of the Society are Alison Moore, MD, MPH, FACP, AGSF (President-Elect), Ramona Rhodes, MD, MPH, MSCS, AGSF (AGS Treasurer), and Judith L. Beizer (Judy), PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, AGSF (Board Secretary). Donna Fick, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC, AGSF, FGSA, FAAN, the outgoing AGS Board Chair, is finishing her term on the Board at this meeting. Dr. Fick has been an AGS member for 26 years and has served on the AGS Board since 2015. On the Board, she served as AGS Secretary, President-Elect, and President, before becoming Board Chair.
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About the American Geriatrics Society
Founded in 1942, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people. Our 6,000+ members include geriatricians, geriatrics nurse practitioners, social workers, family practitioners, physician associates, pharmacists, and internists who are pioneers in serious illness care for older individuals, with a focus on championing interprofessional teams, eliciting personal care goals, and treating older people as whole persons. AGS is an anti-discriminatory organization. We believe in a society where we all are supported by and able to contribute to communities where ageism, ableism, classism, homophobia, racism, sexism, xenophobia, and other forms of bias and discrimination no longer impact healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for older adults and their caregivers. AGS advocates for policies and programs that support the health, independence, and quality of life of all of us as we age.
About the AGS Annual Scientific Meeting
The AGS Annual Scientific Meeting is the premier educational event in geriatrics, providing the latest information on clinical care, research on aging, and innovative models of care delivery. More than 2,600 nurses, pharmacists, physicians, physician assistants, social workers, long-term care and managed care providers, healthcare administrators, and others will convene May 8 – 10 (pre-conference day: Wednesday, May 7) in Chicago, IL to advance geriatrics knowledge and skills through state-of-the-art educational sessions and research presentations. For more information, visit https://meeting.americangeriatrics.org/.