Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine

Mission:

Founded in 2009, the Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine (AGEM) provides a forum for the collaborative exchange of ideas among emergency medicine researchers, educators, trainees and clinicians. Our Mission is to improve the quality of emergency care received by older patients through advancing research, education and faculty development. Our specific goals are listed below.

Objectives:

To serve as a unified voice for geriatric emergency medicine researchers, educators, trainees and clinicians.
To provide a forum for individuals committed to geriatric emergency medicine to communicate, share ideas, and generate solutions to common problems.
To foster research that improves the care and quality of life of older patients.
To advance resident and continuing education and professional development to improve clinical outcomes as they pertain to issues of aging.
To foster relationships with other organizations to promote geriatric emergency medicine.