Assessing older GPs’ fitness to practice – Ageism vs Realism?
By Helen Tobler and Lynnette Hoffman, Healthed.Image Courtesy: AusDoc. AHPRA and the Medical Board of Australia are considering the mandatory requirement of health checks for doctors aged 70 and up. ANZSGM… Read More
2025 ASM theme & dates announced!
The 2025 ASM Co-Convenors are delighted to announce the theme and dates for the Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting next year. Welcome to Sydney!… Read More
Launch of clinical care standard for psychotropic medicines
You are invited to the online launch of the first national Psychotropic Medicines in Cognitive Disability or Impairment Clinical Care Standard, hosted by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in… Read More
ABC article showcasing the role of the Geriatrician.
Image credit – ABC News: Natalie Whiting Published: Sun 10 March 2024, 7:29am, featuring Dr Margot Lodge. “What gives you the great drive to get me better?” – In… Read More
Reminder – Submit your abstract for 2024 ASM in Christchurch!
Kia ora koutou, The Scientific Programme Committee would like to remind you to submit an abstract to be considered for presentation at the ANZSGM Annual Scientific Meeting to be held… Read More
Registrations for the 2024 ASM in Christchurch are now open!
Kia ora koutou, We are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the 2024 Australian and New Zealand Society of Geriatric Medicine (ANZSGM) Annual Scientific Meeting being held… Read More
Thought Leaders on Global Ageing Heading to Sydney in 2029
Sydney, Australia was this morning announced as the host city for the 24th International Association of Gerontology and Geriatric (IAGG) World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in 2029, with a… Read More
2022 ANZSGM Council Nominations
Nominations are now being sought for election to the Council of the Australia and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine. This year seven (7) members are to be elected to… Read More
The 2022 ANZSGM ASM Goes Fully Virtual
The Organising Committee have made the difficult decision to move this year’s meeting to a fully virtual event due to the recent uncertainty about the reopening of the Western Australian… Read More
2022 ANZSGM Annual Scientific Meeting. Perth & Virtual, 8th – 10th June 2022
We are excited to welcome you to the Golden Jubilee ANZSGM ASM in Perth from 8 to 10 June 2022, at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. We will be… Read More