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The Division of Geriatric Emergency Medicine, led by Dr. Kevin Biese, was formed in 2016, but the group has had active geriatric emergency medicine research, education, and clinical care improvement programs since 2006. Our interest in geriatrics is rooted in our appreciation of the challenge in and critical importance of providing outstanding emergency care for older adults, particularly those with complex medical conditions, physical and cognitive disabilities, and nuanced goals of care.<\/p>\n

Under the leadership of Dr. Kevin Biese, our program is working with the American College of Emergency Physicians, West Health, John A. Hartford, and emergency physicians across the country to certify EDs under the Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation Program<\/a> and also leads the implementation arm of the Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative<\/a>. Dr. Christina Shenvi produces GEMCast, which is an award-winning podcast covering topics related to geriatric emergency medicine. Dr. Katie Davenport is the medical director of Hillsborough Geriatric Emergency Department. We collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of researchers and clinicians in geriatrics, nursing, social work, pain, and psychology both at UNC and beyond. The Division of Geriatric Emergency Medicine also offers one and two-year fellowships in geriatric emergency medicine. Graduates from the fellowships are well-positioned to help lead the needed changes nationally in acute care for older adults. Please contact us if you would like to learn more about our work.<\/p>\n

Kevin Biese MD, MAT<\/a>
\nChristina Shenvi MD, PhD<\/a>
\nAmber C. Rafferty MSN, AGPCNP-BC, ENP-C, CHES<\/a>
\nKathleen Davenport MD<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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