PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS
The Gerson Sanders Award
The AGEM Gerson Sanders Award is named in honor of Drs. Lowell Gerson and Arthur Sanders, leaders and pioneers in the championing of geriatric emergency care through their research, support of the subspecialty, and mentorship of junior investigators. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to improving care for older adults in emergency medicine. Each awardee is is given a unique work of art, designed and created by Francine Gerson, which reflects each recipient's personal interest and contribution to geriatric emergency medicine.
2018
Tess Hogan, Associate Professor of Medicine, Section of Emergency Medicine and Geriatrics and Palliative Care, University of Chicago
2017
Christopher Carpenter, President of the Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine (AGEM)
2016
Nancy Lundebjerg, Chief Executive Officer of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
2015
Jennie Chin Hansen, American Geriatrics Society Chief Executive Officer
2014
Basil Eldadeh, Supervisory Medical Officer, Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology, National Institute on Aging
2013
Donna Regenstreif, former Senior Program Officer, John A. Hartford Foundation
2012
Douglas Miller, Associate Director, Indiana University Center for Aging Care Research
2011
Janis Eisner, Administrative Coordinator for the Dennis W. Jahnigen Career Development Award