New Mexico Geriatric Education Center

The New Mexico Geriatric Education Center (NMGEC) is dedicated to improving the health care of American Indian elders through the education and training of health care providers. NMGEC programs are designed to enhance the ability of health care professionals to deliver geriatric and culturally appropriate care. Working in partnership with the Indian Health Service (IHS), the New Mexico Veterans Healthcare System, the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA), New Mexico Indian Council on Aging, and statewide consortium members, the NMGEC benefits from close interaction with American Indian communities.

2008 Summer Geriatric Institute, June 19-21, 2008

The Summer Geriatric Institute will be taking place in Albuquerque on June 19 – 21, 2008, with CME/CEUs offered. The title this year is Better Outcomes, Healthier Elders: Collaboration in Management of Chronic Disease. As part of the institute, the last half day will be on Geriatric Health Literacy.
The following issues will be covered at the Summer Geriatric Institute:

  • Evidence-based Geriatric Protocols
  • Elements of Chronic Disease Management
  • Management of Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, Arthritis, and Other Chronic Diseases

All eligible UNM faculty and staff may enroll using a tuition remission form to cover tuition costs. There will be tuition waivers available to Tribal and Indian Health Service providers to attend the Summer Geriatric Institute, please call NMGEC at 505-272-4934 for application information.

MD Registration Fee: $275
Other Disciplines Registration Fee: $190
CHR Registration Fee: $100

Look on-line in March for full Program & Registration / Lodging Information at http://hsc.unm.edu/cme or call 505-272-3942 for details.

Summer 2008 Geriatric Institute Registration Form (with Program Agenda)