Geriatric Medicine

Multicampus Program in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

Since its inception in 1979, the UCLA Multicampus Program in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology (MPGMG) has been recognized as a national leader in teaching physicians and other health professionals how to better care for older persons, conducting research aimed at improving the health and independence of older persons, and providing top-flight clinical care to older persons.  With over 40 full-time faculty members representing many disciplines, the UCLA MPGMG is one of the largest academic geriatrics programs in the world. The MPGMG is comprised of four core sites

These core sites extend the education, research, and clinical missions of the MPGMG beyond the academic medical center. 

Each year the MPGMG offers the UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine and Pharmacy and Board Review, which is held over 4 days and draws a large national and international audience. For the past 40 years, the UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine has been a leader in providing physicians, pharmacists and other health professionals the essential knowledge and skills to care for older patients. The four-day course and board review in geriatric medicine emphasizes an evidence-based, practical and functional approach to the comprehensive care of older adults. The content and structure of the course are well-suited for health professionals who wish to enhance their ability to care for older adults, as well as for physicians who are preparing for the initial certification or re-certification examinations in Geriatric Medicine offered by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM).