1 month ago
Dr. Lindsay Wilson receives Leonard Tow Award
The UNC School of Medicine Student Government honored Dr. Lindsay Wilson (Associate Professor of Geriatric Medicine) with the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award.
UNC's Center for Aging and Health helps older adults live well longer.
The Center for Aging and Health
The UNC Center for Aging and Health is housed within the School of Medicine. Overall, the Center advances innovative, high-quality geriatrics interprofessional education, research, and clinical care. Specifically, we do all this to improve the health and well-being of the aging population across North Carolina and the nation. Moreover, we support the Division of Geriatric Medicine to:
- provide person-centered, exceptional clinical care to older patients
- connect families and caregivers with community resources
- train the next generation of Geriatricians
But we don’t stop there. Improving care for older adults means training different types of providers such as dentists, pharmacists, cardiologists, and even oncologists. Furthermore, we train these providers in best practices of geriatric medicine that are grounded in research, informed by patient priorities, and guided by compassion.
Whether you’re a medical resident applying to our Fellowship programs, a Triangle resident looking to become a patient, or a clinician taking our courses, the UNC Center for Aging and Health can connect you to the right resources for aging well.
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2 months ago
Clin-STAR Awards Pilot Grant to Dr. David Lynch
Dr. David Lynch was recently selected for a Clin-STAR Pilot Grant. By encouraging junior and senior researchers from different disciplines and institutions to come together, these Pilot Grants can stimulate new areas of age-related research.
2 months ago
Caroline Buse receives GSA James McKenney Travel Award
Caroline Buse (UNC MSTAR ’21) recently received the James McKenney Travel Award from the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) and The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).
2 months ago
CGWEP News presents a Geriatrics ECHO Series for PCPs
From July to December, the CGWEP is hosting a monthly Project ECHO series, 'UNC Geriatrics for Primary Care Providers ECHO Series,' which is open to all providers.
From Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead
Words from the Chief
As we approach the holiday season, we at UNC Geriatrics have so much to be thankful for. We’re grateful for each clinician, researcher, staff member, and partner who continues to work alongside us despite the current challenges. Without a doubt, their hard work allows us to continue advancing the field of Geriatrics. Also, many thanks to our patients for letting us care for you and keep you safe. Together, let’s move forward with hope and continued gratitude!
–Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead
Mary and Thomas Hudson Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Director, Center for Aging and Health | Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine
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We’re the big picture doctors.
“Geriatricians take a holistic view of the patient. We provide care that is focused on the functional activities of daily living. A patient’s chronological age is not important, their functional age is what matters. What can people do? What do they want and need to do?” Read more