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American Geriatrics Society Welcomes Mark A. Supiano, MD, AGSF as New President at 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting

  • AGS @AmerGeriatrics welcomes Mark Supiano, MD, AGSF as its new President at the 2024 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS24) https://ow.ly/HA1b50RylbM 

New York (May 7, 2024) — Mark A. Supiano, MD, AGSF will step into the role of President of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) at the 2024 AGS Annual Scientific meeting which is taking place virtually May 9-11, 2024 (pre-conference days May 7-8).

AGS Welcomes 14 New Fellows Recognized For Exceptional Commitment To Geriatrics

  • @AmerGeriatrics welcomes its newest class of fellows — a select group of experts recognized for their deep commitment to the AGS and to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for us all as we age. https://ow.ly/QpXi50RuJa6

New York (May 2, 2024) — Today the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced 14 AGS members who have been awarded AGS Fellowship over the past year.  This distinction recognizes AGS members for their deep commitment to the AGS and to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for us all as we age.

AGS Honors Expert & Emerging Geriatrics Leaders At 2024 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS24)

New York (April 30, 2024) – The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) annually honors researchers, clinicians, educators, and emerging health professionals who have made outstanding contributions to high-quality, person-centered care for older adults. This year’s award recipients include 21 leaders representing the breadth of medical disciplines championing care for us all as we age. 

AGS Honors Dr. Rainier P. Soriano with Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award at #AGS24 for Proven Excellence in Geriatrics Education

  • Congratulations to Dr. Rainier P. Soriano on being awarded the 2024 Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award for his work advancing geriatrics education. He will receive the award at #AGS24 https://ow.ly/XaCz50RooEr

New York (April 25, 2024) — Today, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced that Rainier P. Soriano, MD, will be honored with the Dennis W. Jahnigen Memorial Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the education of health professionals in geriatric care. Dr.

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