Previous AGEM Annual Research Winners
Annually, AGEM reviews all geriatric-oriented abstracts accepted for presentation at the SAEM annual meeting and recognizes the best overall geriatric EM abstract in three categories: medical student, trainee, and overall. Award recipients are ecognized at the AGEM annual business meeting held in conjunction with the SAEM annual meeting each May. Winners receive an annual membership to SAEM for a medical student they designate. One individual is also recognized with the Sustained Excellence in Geriatric Emergency Medicine Research Award.
2018 Award Recipients
AGEM Academic Career Achievement Award
Dr. Ula Hwang, MD, MPH
AGEM Student Scholarship
Alexander Ulintz, EMT
Best Overall Geriatric EM Abstract
Dr. Ula Hwang, MD, MPH
Best Resident/Fellow Geriatric EM Abstract
Dr. Aubri Carman
Best Medical Student Geriatric EM Abstract
Alexander Ulitnz, EMT
2017 Award Recipients
AGEM Sustained Excellence in Geriatric Emergency Medicine Research
Jin Han
Best Overall Geriatric EM Abstract
Dr. Sarah Arias, "Patient and Visit Characteristics for Older Adults with Suicidal Ideation or Behavior in the Emergency Department.” Brown University/Butler Hospital
Best Resident/Fellow Geriatric EM Abstract
Dr. Christina Thorngren, “Applying Age Adjusted D-Dimers for Pulmonary Embolus Across a Hospital Network.” University of Texas Dell Medical School
Best Medical Student Geriatric EM Abstract
Sarah A. Levy, “Depression Screening for Older Adults in the Emergency Department.” Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
2016 Award Recipients
Best Overall Geriatric EM Abstract
Jin H. Han, “Delirium in the Emergency Department and Its Extension into Hospitalization (DELINEATE) Study: Effect on 6-month Functional Status and Cognition.” Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
Best Resident/Fellow Geriatric EM Abstract
Sabrina Rahman, “Efficacy of a Clinical Decision Unit in Avoiding 30-Day Hospital Readmission of Geriatric Patients.” Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
Best Medical Student Geriatric EM Abstract
Sarah A. Levy, “Depression Screening for Older Adults in the Emergency Department.” Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
2015 Award Recipients
Best Overall Geriatric EM Abstract
Scott M. Dresden, MD, MS, “GEDI WISE: Comparative Effectiveness of ED Based Geriatric Nurse Liaison Intervention in Preventing Hospitalization for Geriatric ED patients.” Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Best Trainee Geriatric EM Abstract
Tony Rosen, MD, MPH, “Empowering Emergency Medical Services Personnel to Identify and Report Vulnerable Older Adults: EMS Provider Perspectives.” Division of Emergency Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Best Medical Student Geriatric EM Abstract
Christopher Reisig, MA, “Describing Injuries in Geriatric Patients: Development of a Comprehensive Taxonomy for Research and Practice." Division of Emergency Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
2014 Award Recipients
Best Overall Geriatric EM Abstract
Jin H. Han, MD, MSc, "The Relationship between a Chief Complaint of "Altered Mental Status" and Delirium in Older Emergency Department Patients." Vanderbilt University
Best Trainee Geriatric EM Abstract
Tony Rosen, MD, MPH, "Injury Patterns in Physical Elder Abuse: Secondary Analysis of a Cohort of Victims Presenting to the Emergency Department." Emergency Medicine Residency, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Best Medical Student Geriatric EM Abstract
Katherine M. Hunold, BSPH, "Ambulance Transport Rates for Older vs. Younger Adults after Motor Vehicle Collision: a Statewide Population-Based Study." University of Virginia