As we age, our needs and expectations change—and our health care should follow suit. Geriatrics is the healthcare specialty dedicated exclusively to providing high-quality, person-centered care for older adults.
Geriatrics healthcare professionals include doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, social workers, and many others with unique skills for evaluating and managing health and care for older men and women.
Supported by The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Gary and Mary West Health Institute and managed in its initial planning stages by the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), the Geriatrics Emergency Department Collaborative (GEDC) is an innovative collaboration on the future of geriatric emergency care.
The AGS offers plenty of opportunities for members to get involved. No matter where you are in your career, making new connections is always rewarding and getting involved with the AGS is a great way to do that. Browse the opportunities below to see which is right for you!
AGS Fellow Status (AGSF) is awarded to AGS members who have demonstrated a professional commitment to geriatrics, contributed to the progress of geriatrics care, and are active participants in the Society's activities. AGS Fellows join a specially recognized group of healthcare providers who are dedicated to geriatrics education, clinical care, and research, as well as to their own continuing professional development. Fellows have distinguished themselves among their colleagues, as well as in their communities and in the Society by their service.
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Membership for a licensed physician with special training or interest in geriatrics.
Membership for a licensed Nurse with special training or interest in geriatrics.
Membership for a licensed social worker with special training or interest in geriatrics.
Membership for a licensed physician associate with special training or interest in geriatrics.
Membership for a licensed pharmacist with special training or interest in geriatrics.
Membership for licensed physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, physician assistants, or other healthcare professionals residing in countries classified at middle or low income by the World Bank are eligible for this discounted membership category.
Membership for a non-physician healthcare professional on a geriatrics interdisciplinary team.
Membership for health care professionals who have returned to school to further their education in geriatrics or gerontology while continuing to work. This membership category is limited to a one-year term.
Membership for those currently enrolled in a full-time fellowship program.
As an AGS Fellow-in-Training 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.
Membership for a current resident or post-graduate trainee participating in a training program.
Membership for a full-time health professional, medical, or nursing student in geriatrics/gerontology.
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 Geriatrics at Your Fingertips subscription. Membership is valid through the length of your program and will expire at the end of your graduation/residency end month.
Are you a current or past member of the AGS? If so, click here to renew or update your information.
AGS membership runs on anniversary year. Membership is valid for one year from your join/renew date, allowing you the opportunity to enjoy a full year’s worth of benefits. View benefits and join today.
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AGS volunteer leaders are vital to the American Geriatrics Society’s efforts to insure that older adults have access to high-quality, person-centered care. Your contributions of time and expertise to committee, section, or SIG membership are one of our most important and valued resources.
AGS Committee members are offered a wide range of opportunities to lead and serve on subcommittee and committee projects which help advance the field of geriatrics and provide better care for our ever growing older adult population.
AGS volunteer leaders are vital to the American Geriatrics Society’s efforts to ensure that older adults have access to high-quality, person-centered care. Your contributions of time and expertise to subcommittee membership are one of our most important and valued resources.
Sub-Committee Member Roles and Responsibilities
Consider Becoming an AGS Board Member, Nominations due Monday, October 6, 2025.
The AGS offers opportunities for trainees and junior faculty to connect with active members of the AGS who serve as mentors. AGS mentors offer invaluable advice concerning educational and career choices. Mentoring relationships can be particularly important for healthcare trainees, who are presented with a wide array of options that help determine the focus of their careers.
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.
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