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Physician Continuing Medical Education (CME) Courses in Geriatrics

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The following is a list of available CME courses in the field of Geriatrics.

Consortium of New York Geriatric Education Centers
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI



The Consortium of New York Geriatric Education Centers - ongoing
The Consortium of New York Geriatric Education Centers (CNYGEC) offers evidence-based and interactive training sessions on a wide range of issues, health conditions and service delivery models to healthcare professionals and students, academic faculty, and others who provide services to older adults. New this year is a 40-hour clinical training program geared to front-line primary care providers working with the elderly. Mount Sinai School of Medicine is accredited by Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians for all CNYGEC trainings. Please see the brochure for details. Participants can mail in the registration form or register online.

University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI: Critical Care Issues in the Care of Older Adults - September 23 - 24, 2010
This conference is intended for geriatricians, nursing home and other long-term care practitioners, hospitalists, internists, family physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, consulting pharmacists and other practitioners taking care of older adults in the community, hospitals and nursing homes.

Program Objectives:
At the conclusion of the conference, the participant will be able to:
  • Appreciate the need for effective, patient-centered transitional care practices that reflect the needs of older adults across all sites of care.
  • Explore examples of innovative models and initiatives that aim to improve communication, continuity, and transfer of information from the acute care setting to various sites of care, including subacute and long-term care, ambulatory care, and home care settings.
  • In caring for older adults, recognize the risks of polypharmacy to the older adult patient, and appreciate the challenges and importance of effective medication reconciliation at each transition.
  • Consider the needs of special older adult populations, including veterans, patients with cognitive impairment, and patients with palliative care needs, as we strive to achieve effective patient-centered transitional care practices.
The University of Michigan Medical School's Office of Continuing Medical Education plans and produces over 100 CME activities for physicians and healthcare professionals annually. You can visit the course calendar and self studies to view the programming for the year ahead.