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The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) is the only national association that has products, activities and publications, which focus exclusively on the challenges of geriatric psychiatry. Practitioners, researchers, educations, students, the public—anyone interested in improving the mental health of the elderly—have relied on AAGP since 1978 as the key driver for progress for elderly mental health care.
Whether you want to advance your career, engage the research community, or shape how science and society treat the elderly, AAGP has the right resources to help you.
Make a difference today, for yourself, for the field, and for your patients. |
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HIGHLIGHTS
AAGP Maintenance of Certification Conference on Alzheimer's in January and May: Registration Now Open. In 2012, AAGP will hold two events on "New Alzheimer's Guidelines: Using the Latest Evidence to Provide Individualized Care". Learn about this day-and-a-half educational event and register now. More >>
Annual Meeting Registration Now Open. Schedule Posted Online. Registration is now open for the AAGP 2012 Annual Meeting (March 16-19) to be held in Washington, DC. Browse the online Advance Program and learn about sessions and events. More >>
Reserve Your Hotel Room Now for 2012 AAGP Annual Meeting. The AAGP Annual Meeting will be held at the Washington Hilton, which is now accepting hotel reservations. More >>
New Screenings Covered by Medicare. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced two new national coverage determinations that cover alcohol misuse screening and behavioral counseling for Medicare beneficiaries as well as screening for depression. More >>
Medicare Physician Payments: News as of December 24. Medicare physician payment cuts for 2012 have been delayed for two months. More >>
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INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES
AAGP’s foundation, the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation, publishes extensive consumer-focused materials on a wide range of topics. More >>
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Find A Geriatric Psychiatrist
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| FEATURES |
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AAGP JOURNAL
 Official Journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.
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VISIT GMHF
GMHF is a charitabl e foundation devoted to raising awareness of psychiatric...
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FOR EDUCATORS
 Resources for clinician educators and training directors including curriculum resources and core competency.
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FOR CLINICIANS
 Essential tools on practice mgmt. and Medicare billing.
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FOR RESEARCHERS
 Updated information on available grants and new research.
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AAGP's iGPSAP (the online Geriatric Psychiatry Self-Assessment Program) offers up to 21 CME credits. 
Geriatric psychiatry offers rich opportunities for researchers and clinicians in geriatric issues and health services. AAGP offers many opportunities for medical students, residents, and geriatric psychiatry fellows. 
