National Geriatrics Interest Group

@GeriInterestGp You will have the opportunity to learn about their journey and ask questions in breakout rooms. There will be a raffle prize for attendees! Please use the following Google form to sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

McMaster RGIG invites ALL CANADIAN MED STUDENTS to attend the Geriatrics Career Panel! Held virtually on June 22nd from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. McMaster Geriatric Medicine, Family Medicine Care of the Elderly, and Geriatric Psychiatry residents will speak about their career paths!

We can't wait for NGIG Student Day this SATURDAY APRIL 9TH! Check out the agenda and register here: …diangeriatricssociety.wildapricot.org/2022-NGIG

MEDICAL STUDENTS! We've extended the deadline for the NGIG Annual Publication!! New deadline is March 13th. Looking forward to reading your submissions!

DON'T FORGET!!! The deadline application for the NGIG Student Awards is approaching quickly. Apply today! J.L. Student Research Award: ow.ly/oiSi50I293g J.L. Student Leadership Award: ow.ly/XFHq50I293c

Applications are now open for the 2022 @SinaiHealth/@UHN Geriatrics Summer Scholars Program! This 10-12 week program is geared towards aspiring clinicians, researchers, and others interested in working with older adults in the future. To learn more, visit: ow.ly/954850I1kvV

If you are a Canadian medical student who was previously or is currently involved in geriatrics research - we would love to feature you on the NGIG webpage, Facebook and Twitter! For more information, email ngigvpresearch@gmail.com or complete this form: shorturl.at/jsCU5.

This month's theme is "Home care" For something so essential to the wellbeing of our older adults, navigating home & community care resources and services can be a quagmire for families and clinicians alike. @NGIG1415 [1/2]

Interested in doing research in geriatrics this summer or during the school year? NGIG has compiled a list of physicians who Canadian medical students can contact for research opportunities in geriatrics. Please access the database here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

Our #WhyGeriatricsWednesday is a spotlight on this great virtual event by Queen's GIG last week! Care of the Elderly physician Dr. Michelle Gibson discussed the challenges of geriatrics during the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for the speciality in the future.

The CGS has made the decision to hold the 2022 ASM in a virtual format once again. The safety of our members, speakers and delegates is our top priority and with that in mind, we did not feel gathering in person was the right decision. Registration Opens Tuesday, February 1!

Deadline reminder! The due date for the NGIG student awards is March 7th, 2022. J.L. Student Research Award: forms.gle/oqpApFEwSoUrRJ… J.L. Student Leadership Award: forms.gle/7bavtSDPLoJ2uJ… @GeriInterestGp @CanGeriSoc

CORRECTION: The email address is editor.ngigpublication@gmail.com

It's that time of year again! Submissions for the NGIG Annual Publication are due February 21st. Email editor.ngigpublications@gmail.com with your submissions or any questions. We can't wait to get reading! @CanGeriSoc @GeriInterestGp @GERAScentre @CFMSFEMC

@oliverrossperry @CanGeriSoc @GeriInterestGp @GERAScentre @CFMSFEMC Hi Ross - sorry about that, the email is correct on the poster but wrong in the tweet. Questions or submissions can be sent to editor.ngigpublication@gmail.com (no "s" on the end of publication).

@NGIG1415 @CanGeriSoc @GeriInterestGp @GERAScentre @CFMSFEMC Sorry but this email address has been returned because it is non-existant. We would like to propose a paper for your publication. Could you please provide the correct email address for the editor. Thanks.

Other cool events by Schulich: A "Why Geriatrics?" talk with Dr. Burrell was on Jan 11th. An Aging Simulation Virtual Reality Exercise through Zoom with EmbodiedLabs. This event will be coming up in February/March. Such great work by our local GIGs! #WhyGeriatricsWednesday

This #WhyGeriatricsWednesday, we're sharing an event by the Schulich GIG with Mr. Ron Robert, who candidly shared his experience with Alzheimer disease with students in 2019. His message: “As doctors, two key words are kindness and patience.” Read more: ow.ly/7atR50HsNoW

A great read! As the authors outline: "It is never too early and never too late in the life course for dementia prevention. Culture, poverty, and inequality are key drivers of the need for change."

This week's #WhyGeriatricsWednesday is an amazing submission by the uOttawa Geriatric Interest Group! They've created this great infographic regarding the impacts of the pandemic on those living with dementia.

Did you know it's #AlzheimerAwarenessMonth? The Alzheimer Society is your first link to education and resources for the 76,000 Canadians who will be diagnosed with dementia this year. To learn more or support the Alzheimer Society: alzheimer.ca/en/take-action…