Week In Review

AGS has recently released a first of its kind position statement on Generative AI in the Care of Older Adults. It is the first geriatrics-focused framework to address the ethical, clinical, and systems-level implications of GenAI in the care of older adults, translating foundational geriatrics principles into actionable guidance for clinical use, health system governance, and technology development. The new statement includes recommendations on the ethical use of AI, clinical integration and oversight, transparency and documentation, privacy protections, and governance across the AI lifecycle. Read it in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society here.

Earlier this week, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee approved legislation, the Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act (S. 4110) that would reauthorize the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Programs (GWEPs) and the Geriatrics Academic Career Award (GACA) Program through 2030 at $48,245,000 each fiscal year. The House companion to the EMPOWER for Health Act (H.R. 4262) has been approved by the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and awaits a full committee vote. AGS urges both the House and Senate to advance the EMPOWER for Health Act and we urge you to phone your members of Congress as well. Click the following link and Take Action TODAY! Support Reauthorization of the GWEPs and GACAs

AGS is seeking passionate and engaged leaders to help shape the future of AGS and the field of geriatrics through service on the AGS Board. We encourage members to nominate themselves or others whose expertise, experience, and commitment would strengthen the Society’s leadership.

The AGS Board provides fiduciary oversight for the Society and works collaboratively with the CEO and staff to advance AGS priorities. The Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the society, responding to emerging issues, interpreting the organization’s mission to the public, and establishing and maintaining programs relevant to the Society’s strategic vision.

Learn more about the AGS Board Position and the nominations process here.

Nominations are due by October 1, 2026.

The National Institute of Aging (NIA) Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology has launched a newsletter with the goal of providing streamlined updates on funding opportunities, scientific areas of interest, NIA-supported resources, events, and other information relevant to investigators and institutions engaged in clinical and translational aging research. Sign up to receive the newsletter to your inbox here.

Open to both new mentors and mentees, The AGS Online Mentoring Program makes it easy to share expertise, gain valuable insights, and foster relationships. Best of all, it’s available year-round, so you can connect and grow whenever the timing is right for you.

Through this online platform, you can customize your mentoring experience by specifying your interests, goals, and availability, ensuring you’re thoughtfully matched with a mentor or mentee who aligns with your needs and preferences. Whether you are looking for a quick consult or a longer-term mentoring relationship – the AGS Mentor Match Program can help connect you.

Sign Up Today!

Use the AGS/ADGAP Compensation & Productivity Benchmarking Tool to compare yourself and practice against your peers, track key metrics, and leverage those insights to negotiate, grow, and stay competitive. This tool is exclusively available to AGS and ADGAP geriatrician members who complete the 2026 AGS/ADGAP Compensation & Productivity Survey.

Log in with your AGS credentials to complete the survey – it only takes 10-15 minutes (and even less if you completed it last year). The more members who complete the survey, the richer and more robust the data will be for you to use.

For more information, including data snapshots from prior years, click here.

Your use of the Data Platform is free and secure. Survey data collected is not linked to you in any way – all the data collected will remain anonymous.

Registration is open for the AGS/ADGAP Leadership & Life Skills Curriculum (LLSC), offering a unique opportunity exclusively for AGS Fellows-in-Training and Early Career Professional members to develop and enhance skills that are essential for success throughout their career. Designed to be flexible and easy to fit into busy schedules, the free virtual program will run from July 2026 – July 2027 (workshops starting in September 2026). Register today.

The Virtual Program includes:

• Access to an Online Curriculum that covers a broad range of leadership, life, and career-related topics
• Resources and Tools: self-directed online presentations, audio companions, journaling exercises and supplemental readings
• Community support through a dedicated online community where you can network, share experiences, and receive support from peers and mentors
• Interactive workshops with curriculum authors and advisors
• Certificate of Completion for those who successfully complete the program

Click here for more information and to register for the LLSC. For additional questions about the AGS/ADGAP Leadership & Life Skills Curriculum, please contact Deena Sandos (dsandos@americangeriatrics.org).