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Forward34th Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine
The fastest growing segment of the population comprises individuals over the age of 85. The purpose of our annual conference is to provide an evidence-based approach to help clinicians take exceptional care of these often complex and frail individuals.
This year, we’re back in person! After five years of virtual learning, we are thrilled to reconvene for the 34th Annual Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine—an energizing opportunity to reconnect, share best practices, and learn together through the Age-Friendly 5Ms framework: Medication, Mentation, Mobility, Multicomplexity, and What Matters Most.
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Topics and Structure:
MEDICATION
• Evidence-based clinical updates on osteoporosis and high-yield prescribing pearls for geriatric care (Dr. Nami Safai Haeri)
• Practical approaches to diagnosing and managing common infections in older adults (Dr. Robin Jump)
• Keynote Highlight: Eva Stachler, PharmD – a nationally recognized expert sharing practical strategies to strengthen medication decision-making for complex older adults
MENTATION
• Clinical tools for evaluating cognition, including updates on executive dysfunction and common pitfalls in assessment (Dr. Jamie Tew)
• A timely, clinically focused session on controversies in dementia diagnosis and treatment (Dr. Alison O’Donnell)
• Practical behavioral health updates, including strategies for optimizing antidepressant response in older adults (Dr. Emily Cottrell)
MOBILITY
• The latest evidence and innovations in falls prevention, including technology-enabled and AI-informed assessment (Dr. Steve Handler)
• A focused session on Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)an important and often missed cause of gait change and functional decline (Dr. Jody Leonardo)
• Supporting functional safety and independence: evaluating driving safety and risk reduction (Dr. Michelle Rossi)
• Keynote Highlight: Nicholas S. Reed, AuD, PhD (Johns Hopkins University) – Hearing Loss and the Healthcare System: an essential keynote on how hearing loss intersects with safety, communication, and outcomes—and what clinicians can do now
MULTICOMPLEXITY
• A standout panel: “Choose Your Own Aging Adventure” featuring innovative care models including PACE, GUIDE, and home-based care
• Practical approaches to managing competing priorities, multimorbidity, and complexity in real-world settings
• High-yield clinical updates including dermatology pearls and case-based approach to wound care for medically complex older adults (Dr. Justin Vujevich, Dr. Elisa Taffe)
WHAT MATTERS MOST
• Tools for strengthening prognostic awareness and aligning care with patients’ goals and values (Dr. Rene Claxton)
• Skills for supporting better transitions across care settings, including hospital-to-home planning and caregiver-centered care (Dr. Morgan Mihok)
• Keynote Highlight: Fred Rubin, MD – a locally and nationally recognized leader in geriatric medicine, sharing wisdom from 45 years as a practicing geriatrician and health system leader
Target Audience
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Physician
Physician Assistant
Psychologist
Social Worker
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
Describe how to approach and prioritize the clinical care of a complex older adult with multiple chronic illnesses
Provide evidence-based updates for common geriatric syndromes and disorders
Explore multidisciplinary-based models and system changes needed to improve the quality of care of the older patient
Have enhanced confidence in best practices and clinical decision-making for older adult patients
Obtain answers to specific clinical questions from their own practice
Accommodations – Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square
300 W Station Square Dr Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 15219
A room block has been secured at a group rate of $179.00 USD per night (single/double occupancy; additional taxes and fees apply) for those requiring accommodations.
The Room block rate is available for stays April 15th to April 17th.
The last day to book your room is Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Book your room below or call 1-800-325-3535 and reference the PA Geriatrics Society - WD
Book your group rate for PA Geriatrics Society - WD (PAGS-WD)
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Pittsburgh and The Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society – Western Division. The University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity is approved for the following credit: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, ACPE, APA, ASWB, and AAPA Category 1 CME. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Price
Registration Information
Early registrations: Registered online by March 13, 2026.
Registration with no additional late fee is open until April 9, 2026.
Please note that our registration system only accepts credit cards as payment at
the time of registering. Payment via checks, journal transfers, etc. cannot be accepted.
Visit our online registration site at https://cce.upmc.com/34th-clinical-update-geriatric-medicine
Log-in or create an account in the CCEHS system.
Click the Registration button and enter all the requested information.
After registering, an electronic confirmation will be sent to the email address you provided us when you registered.
Registration Fees
Early Registration received on/before March 13, 2026
MD (non-member of PA Geriatrics Society-WD) $430
MD (member of PA Geriatrics Society - WD) $400
Nurses and Health Care Professionals (non-member of PA Geriatrics Society-WD) $340
Nurses and Health Care Professionals (member of PA Geriatrics Society-WD) $310
Residents, fellows, and other trainees $260
Pre-Professional Degree $160
Registration received after March 13, 2026
MD (non-member of PA Geriatrics Society-WD) $470
MD (member of PA Geriatrics Society - WD) $430
Nurses and Health Care Professionals (non-member of PA Geriatrics Society-WD) $370
Nurses and Health Care Professionals (member of PA Geriatrics Society-WD) $340
Residents, fellows, and other trainees $300
Pre-Professional Degree $160
No online registration accepted after April 9th.
On-Site Registrations will pay an additional $75.00 in each category
Tuition includes:
Registration and comprehensive course materials
Admission to Virtual Geriatric Annual program and to the Virtual Exhibit Hall
Continuing education credit
On demand viewing and access to the course for one year (CME credit can be obtained for 30 days after the conclusion of the program)
NO REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PAYMENT.
When you register online, you will receive an immediate e-mail confirmation message. Please note:
Registration is not complete until you receive this confirmation. No registration will be accepted after April 9, 2025.
If have difficulty registering online, please contact Haley Thon at [email protected] / 412.321.5030 x105.
Cancellation – All cancellations must be sent via e-mail to Haley Thon at [email protected].
No cancellations will be accepted after April 9, 2025.
Thursday Evening Program
Your Questions, Expert Answers! An Interactive Panel on clinical practice, policy and patient needs!
The Thursday evening symposium will feature an audience-driven panel discussion in which participants shape the conversation through submitted and live questions. Five experienced clinicians will provide expert commentary from a variety of perspectives, including clinical care, health policy, care coordination, and considerations relevant to the aging population.
The timeframe after the course to receive credit is Monday, April 20th – Wednesday, May 20th, 2026.