Our #WhyGeriatricsWednesday is this amazing event spotlight: McGill hosted a meet and greet between medical students and Geriatrics residents, who shared their journey and reasons they for pursuing this field. (1/2)

Did you know it's #AlzheimerAwarenessMonth? The Alzheimer Society is your first link to education and resources for the 76,000 Canadians who will be diagnosed with dementia this year. To learn more or support the Alzheimer Society: alzheimer.ca/en/take-action…

This week's #WhyGeriatricsWednesday is an amazing submission by the uOttawa Geriatric Interest Group! They've created this great infographic regarding the impacts of the pandemic on those living with dementia.

A great read! As the authors outline: "It is never too early and never too late in the life course for dementia prevention. Culture, poverty, and inequality are key drivers of the need for change."

This #WhyGeriatricsWednesday, we're sharing an event by the Schulich GIG with Mr. Ron Robert, who candidly shared his experience with Alzheimer disease with students in 2019. His message: “As doctors, two key words are kindness and patience.” Read more: ow.ly/7atR50HsNoW

Other cool events by Schulich: A "Why Geriatrics?" talk with Dr. Burrell was on Jan 11th. An Aging Simulation Virtual Reality Exercise through Zoom with EmbodiedLabs. This event will be coming up in February/March. Such great work by our local GIGs! #WhyGeriatricsWednesday

Deadline reminder! The due date for the NGIG student awards is March 7th, 2022. J.L. Student Research Award: forms.gle/oqpApFEwSoUrRJ… J.L. Student Leadership Award: forms.gle/7bavtSDPLoJ2uJ… Canadian RGIG Canadian Geriatrics

The CGS has made the decision to hold the 2022 ASM in a virtual format once again. The safety of our members, speakers and delegates is our top priority and with that in mind, we did not feel gathering in person was the right decision. Registration Opens Tuesday, February 1!

Our #WhyGeriatricsWednesday is a spotlight on this great virtual event by Queen's GIG last week! Care of the Elderly physician Dr. Michelle Gibson discussed the challenges of geriatrics during the COVID-19 pandemic and its implications for the speciality in the future.

Interested in doing research in geriatrics this summer or during the school year? NGIG has compiled a list of physicians who Canadian medical students can contact for research opportunities in geriatrics. Please access the database here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

This month's theme is "Home care" For something so essential to the wellbeing of our older adults, navigating home & community care resources and services can be a quagmire for families and clinicians alike. National Geriatrics Interest Group [1/2]

If you are a Canadian medical student who was previously or is currently involved in geriatrics research - we would love to feature you on the NGIG webpage, Facebook and Twitter! For more information, email [email protected] or complete this form: shorturl.at/jsCU5.

Applications are now open for the 2022 Sinai Health/University Health Network Geriatrics Summer Scholars Program! This 10-12 week program is geared towards aspiring clinicians, researchers, and others interested in working with older adults in the future. To learn more, visit: ow.ly/954850I1kvV

DON'T FORGET!!! The deadline application for the NGIG Student Awards is approaching quickly. Apply today! J.L. Student Research Award: ow.ly/oiSi50I293g J.L. Student Leadership Award: ow.ly/XFHq50I293c

MEDICAL STUDENTS! We've extended the deadline for the NGIG Annual Publication!! New deadline is March 13th. Looking forward to reading your submissions!

We can't wait for NGIG Student Day this SATURDAY APRIL 9TH! Check out the agenda and register here: …diangeriatricssociety.wildapricot.org/2022-NGIG