Harvard 39th Annual Review of Geriatric Medicine 2023

Overview

Harvard 39th Annual Review of Geriatric Medicine 2023 is a comprehensive five-day course delivering an authoritative update on the specialized clinical management of older adults. Emphasizing common clinical problems encountered in primary care, the program integrates multidisciplinary knowledge and skills needed for managing medical, neurological, and psychiatric illnesses in the geriatric population. The curriculum combines lectures and small group workshops that focus on practical approaches to complex issues in a variety of care settings, including office practices, hospitals, and nursing homes.

On-demand geriatrics education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course provides an in-depth coverage of geriatric medicine topics through structured sessions spanning cardiovascular risk reduction, musculoskeletal conditions, geriatric diseases, prevention, dementia, and end-of-life care.

• Update in Geriatrics — S. Salamon
• Prevention Made Ridiculously Easy — J.M. Gaziano
• Evaluation & Management of Arrhythmias — P. Zimetbaum
• Dyslipidemia — A. Orkaby
• Diabetes Management Made Simple — M. Munshi
• Hypertension — L. Lipsitz
• Chronic Heart Failure in Older Adults — E. Gelfand
• Coronary Artery Disease — J. Kannam
• Strokes and Transient Ischemic Attacks — G. Henderson
• Diagnosis & Management of Peripheral Artery Disease — M. Schermerhorn
• Osteoporosis — D. Kiel
• Osteoarthritis – Recognition and Management — D. Misra
• Challenging Cases in Rheumatology — F. Badlissi
• Management of Spinal Stenosis — S. Atlas
• Sleep Problems in the Older Adult — S. Bertisch
• Blueprint for Smarter Antibiotic Use in the Older Adult Part I — P. Kamitsuka
• Blueprint for Smarter Antibiotic Use in the Older Adult Part II — P. Kamitsuka
• COPD — E. Garshick
• Clinical Workshops A:
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Treatment for Diabetes in the Older Adults — M. Munshi
  • Blood Pressure Management in Older Adults — L. Lipsitz
  • Competency and Ethical Issues in Managing Older Drivers — S. Trudeau
  • Defying Gravity: Exercise as a Vital Component of Successful Aging — T. Parke
  • Dizziness from an ENT Perspective — D. Chari
• Health Screening — R. Schreiber
• Preoperative Assessment and Treatment of the Older Patient — D. Kim
• Falls — S. Berry
• Drug Therapy — J. Gurwitz
• Pressure Ulcers: Evidence-Based Prevention and Management — M. Reddy
• Aging Skin — A. Cukras
• Urinary Incontinence — C. DuBeau
• Prostate Cancer & Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy — C. DuBeau
• Kidney Disease — R. Cohen
• GI Issues in Older Adults — G. Trey
• Common Thyroid Problems — P. Hartzband
• Hematology 101 for the Geriatrician — K. Bauer
• Diagnosis of Dementia — D. Press
• Treatment of Dementia — D. Press
• Delirium — E. Marcantonio
• Late Life Psychosis — E. Metzger
• KEYNOTE LUNCHEON LECTURE: Laughing and the Older Adult — Rabbi M. Waldoks
• Women’s Health Issues — S. Salamon
• Common Hematological Malignancies and Novel Therapeutics in Older Adults — N. Munshi
• Clinical Workshops:
  • Advanced Care Planning for the Older Adult: How to Have the Conversation — L. M. Skarf, S. Nathan
  • Problems in Geriatric Psychiatry — E. Metzger
  • Cognitive Testing for the PCP — E. Marcantonio
  • Putting It All Together: The Toe to Head Geriatric Assessment — A. Schwartz
  • Diet and Exercise — J. M. Gaziano, A. Orkaby
• Care of the Care Partner of a Person Living with Dementia: A Critical Part of Dementia Care — C. Ritchie
• Pain Management — L. M. Skarf
• The Aging Eye — J. Young You
• Challenges of Anti-Coagulation in Older Adults — K. Bauer
• Parkinson’s Disease — D. Simon
• Depression — I. Vahia

Speakers

This course features a multidisciplinary faculty of experts in geriatric medicine, cardiology, psychiatry, and related specialties. Presented content reflects their clinical expertise and academic contributions to advancing geriatric care.

Target Audience

This course is designed for medical professionals seeking updated training in the care of older adults, including primary care physicians, geriatricians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers involved in geriatric medicine.

Why This Topic Matters

Harvard 39th Annual Review of Geriatric Medicine 2023 addresses the critical need for current, evidence-based guidance in managing complex clinical issues in older adults. Geriatric medicine requires nuanced understanding of multiple comorbidities and age-related changes, which this course comprehensively covers to strengthen clinical expertise.

As part of MedHub Central’s on-demand geriatrics education, this program offers accessible learning that supports healthcare professionals in maintaining and enhancing their capacity to deliver effective, patient-centered care for aging populations.