American Geriatrics Society

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The American Geriatrics Society is a professional organization dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older adults through research, education, clinical care, and public policy in the field of geriatrics.

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American Geriatrics Society canonical 1

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instanceOf learned society
nonprofit organization
professional medical society
abbreviation AGS
advocatesFor geriatrics workforce development
health policy to support high-quality care for older adults
older adults
collaboratesWith federal health agencies in the United States
other professional medical societies
country United States of America
surface form: United States
develops geriatrics clinical practice guidelines
quality indicators for care of older adults
emphasis interprofessional team-based care
person-centered care for older adults
field geriatrics
gerontology
focus clinical care of older adults
education in geriatrics
public policy related to older adults
research in geriatrics
founded 1942
hasProgram geriatrics education and training initiatives
policy and advocacy program
research and awards programs
headquartersCountry United States of America
surface form: United States
headquartersLocation New York City
headquartersState New York
language English
membershipType professional
nonprofitStatus 501(c)(3)
publishes Geriatrics Review Syllabus
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
clinical practice guidelines for older adults
purpose improve the health of older adults
improve the independence of older adults
improve the quality of life of older adults
regionServed United States of America
surface form: United States
sector healthcare
sponsors annual scientific meeting
continuing medical education programs
supports evidence-based care for older adults
targetPopulation older adults
typicalMembers interprofessional geriatrics team members
nurse practitioners
pharmacists
physician assistants
physicians
website https://www.americangeriatrics.org

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Council of Medical Specialty Societies hasPart American Geriatrics Society