Division of Geriatrics

Welcome to the Division of Geriatrics

The Division of Geriatrics began in 1986 and has experienced steady growth ever since. Today, the Division is home to over 25 full-time faculty members, 25 staff members, and an average of five pre and post-doctoral trainees per year. Over the last five years, research expenditures have grown substantially, from $2.4 million to $5.3 million 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.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday
March 24, 2026

Geriatrics Clinical Conference

Geriatrics Clinical Conference title: “Nutritional Priorities for Older Adults on GLP-1 ...

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Tuesday
March 31, 2026

CANCELLED - Geriatrics Clinical Conference

“Update in Geriatrics Clinical Care”, Geriatrics Clinical Conference. Presenter: CME ...

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Tuesday
April 7, 2026

Geriatrics Grand Rounds

Geriatrics Division Grand Rounds, Presented by: CME Eligible?: Yes Event ...

Welcome from Dr. Alayne D. Markland

Chief, Division of Geriatrics

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Geriatric Care

Aging Brain Care Program

Patient-Centered Medical Home

Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP)

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Aug 20, 2025

Dr. Timothy Farrell Named Inaugural Holder of The Presidential Endowed Chair in Geriatrics

The Division of Geriatrics at the University of Utah Health is pleased to announce that Timothy Farrell, MD, AGSF , has been named the inaugural holder of The Presidential Endowed...

rock External link: (https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/2024/12/reframing-aging-power-of-language-addressing-older-adults)

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Jul 01, 2025

Reframing Aging: The Power of Language in Addressing Older Adults

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May 14, 2025

Dr. Alayne Markland Recognized as 2025 AGS Fellow

Alayne Markland, DO, MSc, was recently named a Fellow of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), joining 18 distinguished professionals from across the country in receiving this honor.

flowers External link: (https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.19143)

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Oct 09, 2024

Geriatric Medicine Is Advancing, Not Declining: A Proposal for New Metrics To Assess the Health of the Profession

Timothy Farrell, MD, Professor of Medicine, Interim Chief, and Associate Chief for Age-Friendly Care at the Division of Geriatrics, co-authors an article featured in the Journal of the American Geriatrics...

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May 30, 2024

Mark Supiano, MD, Named President of the American Geriatrics Society

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) has named Mark Supiano, MD, from the Division of Geriatrics, its new President at their 2024 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting.

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May 09, 2024

University of Utah Health Chosen to Lead Nationwide Effort in Advancing Age-Friendly Care for Older Adults

University of Utah Health has been selected to participate in the Age-Friendly System-Wide Spread Collaborative, led by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), joining 30 U.S. health systems to accelerate...

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Dec 01, 2023

WebMD Spotlights Internal Medicine Physician

WebMD pays a visit to Madsen Health Center in Utah for an exclusive interview with Dr. Timothy Farrell, an exemplary age-friendly care provider who incorporates the 4Ms (matters, medication, mentation...

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Nov 20, 2023

The U Earns Esteemed Age-Friendly University Status

The University of Utah has been recognized by the Age-Friendly University Global Network for its commitment to promoting a supportive environment of belonging and lifelong learning for people of all...

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