Geriatric Interest Group
About
Geriatric Interest Group (University of Wisconsin-Madison) is a professional organization dedicated to improving the care of older adults through interdisciplinary collaboration and education. This mission is accomplished through the provision of educational and professional opportunities to students interested in the fields of aging/geriatric care.
The Geriatric Interest Group is governed by a student-run Board of Directors and hosts seminars on issues relevant to the care of older adults including diabetes management, dementia and delirium, depression and mental health, functional decline, and pharmacologic concerns in the geriatric population. Every spring, the GIG sponsors a campus-wide event, Careers in Aging Day, which serves as a networking opportunity for health science students interested in geriatrics.
The Geriatric Interest Group is interdisciplinary and hosts programs in diverse venues on and off campus but is housed geographically within the School of Nursing. Students from other programs are welcome and encouraged to join all Geriatric Interest Group events!