Research

Our research labs include the: Geriatrics Cytokine Lab, Geriatrics Health Services Research Group, Geriatrics Hypertension Lab, Translational Vascular Physiology Lab, and the Utah Vascular Research Lab.

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Research

Education

Due to the aging of our population it is estimated that most physicians will spend more than half of their time providing care for older individuals. The education focus of our division includes the training of medical students, an ACGME-accredited fellowship program, and seminars and conferences.

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Education

Clinical Care

Our division provides patient care through the Geriatrics Clinic at the University Hospital, the Hospital Elder Life (HELP) Program, and the Salt Lake VA Medical Center Blue Clinic.

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Clinical Care
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Division of
Geriatrics

This Division is the academic home for Geriatric Medicine within the University of Utah School of Medicine. It is one component of the campus-wide Center on Aging, and is closely interconnected with the VA Salt Lake City Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) as well as with other Center on Aging affiliated programs. 

Geriatrics Division faculty and staff are devoted to:

  • Expanding the Geriatric Medicine knowledge base;
  • Providing Geriatric Medicine education and training programs;
  • Providing outstanding consultation and management services in the inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care settings.

Division Highlights

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SAVE THE DATE: The 11th Annual Rocky Mountain Geriatrics Conference "Navigating Complexity:  A Roadmap for Successful Transitions Across the Care Continuum” will be held September 9-10, 2013 at the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, near Salt Lake City, Utah.

Presented By:  Division of Geriatrics, University of Utah, School of Medicine For more information, or to have your name added to the Rocky Mountain Conference email notification list, please contact Jack Christensen at (801) 582-1565 x2435 or by email here . Please help spread the word to those you think may be interested. More details and registration information will be posted soon.

ChiefWelcome from
our Chief

On behalf of the Division’s faculty, trainees, and staff, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Geriatrics Division – my academic home since 2005.

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The Geriatrics Division is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and patient care. It excels in its mission because of its outstanding faculty physicians and research investigators. Your support is needed to further promote their vital work. We depend on the loyal support of our donors whose generosity and caring makes a profound difference in the lives of real people. With your support, we can help researchers in their work to prevent age-related diseases, fund groundbreaking education endeavors, invest in our faculty, and support areas of greatest need within the Division. Each donation, no matter the amount, is necessary and appreciated. 

Give Today To Give Today, choose Department of Medicine Gift Fund then select "Special Instructions" and type "Division of Geriatrics" in the box that appears.

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Mon, Sep 09 2013
11th Annual Rocky Mountain Geriatrics Conference

This Year's Conference Will be Held at the Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, near Salt Lake City, Utah, Presented By: Div ... Read More

History of Geriatrics

The Division of Geriatrics began in 1986 and has experienced steady growth ever since.  Today, the Division is home to over 20 full-time faculty members, 25 staff members and and average of 5 pre and post-doctoral trainees per year.  Over the last 5 years, research expenditures have grown substantially, from $500k in to $2.4M in direct costs annually.  As the population of our state and nation ages, the Division of Geriatrics strives to build on this foundation and will continue to produce outstanding researchers, educators, and clinicians.

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