WELCOME TO the canadian geriatrics Society

Our vision is to ensure our older adults age with dignity and live life to the fullest.


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  • Membership Renewal Reminder

    Remember to renew your CGS membership if you haven't already by going to your member profile! Thank you for your continuous support and for being a member of the Canadian Geriatrics Society. We are looking forward to another fantastic year!

  • ASM 2024 — That's a Wrap!

    Thank you all our delegates for attending the CGS 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting! We hope you found the program both educational and informative, and that your experience was pleasant. Be sure to share your photos with us on social media!

    NEW! Session recordings are now available - get yours today!

  • New CME Journal Articles

    We are excited to announce 3 new articles have been added to the CME Journal website. Explore our collection of articles featuring expert insights on the use of restraints, patient-led therapy, and more. Stay informed with the latest research and advancements in geriatric care.

2023 Award Winners

  • B. Lynn Beattie Clinical Leadership Award: Barb Liu 

  • Peter McCracken Physician Innovator in Education Award: Jasneet Parmar

  • Ronald Cape Distinguished Service Award: Melissa Andrew

  • Réjean Hébert Canadian Institutes of Health Research -Institute on Aging Prize: Jenna MacDonald

  • Edmund V Cowry Award: Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher

  • Dr. Jack and Dr. Asa Award: Guillaume Lim Fat

  • Willard and Phoebe Thompson Award: Geemitha Ratnayake Mudiyanselage  

  • 1st Place Poster Award: Guilherme Moraes Balbim

  • 2nd Place Poster Award: Khushbu J Pate

  • 3rd Place Poster Award: Yu Qing (Jenny) Huang

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The Canadian Geriatrics Society Scholarship Foundation

Support the Foundation

The CGS is committed to improving the care of older adults and has decided through its Foundation to promote interest among Medical Students in the practice of Geriatrics. Your donation will help the CGS Foundation us achieve this. You’ll also be supporting a scientific journal dedicated to the discovery and advances of care in older adults free of any pharmaceutical input. As we are a registered charity, you will receive a tax receipt.