President
About this section
The Geriatrics & Gerontology Section’s purpose is to promote, advance and enhance the science of ageing and clinical care within the speciality.
President’s essay prize winner: Diego Abelleyra Lastoria
Abstract title: Societal perception of care homes: understanding views and challenging stigma
Clinical audit and governance prize winner: Arwel Poacher
Abstract title: The impact of adopting low molecular weight heparin in place of aspirin as routine thromboprophylaxis for patients with hip fracture.
Section Council members
Section meetings and conferences are usually organised by members of the Section Council, led by the Section President and often in collaboration with specialist societies.
Interested in joining the Section Council?
Section Councils play a pivotal role at the RSM and we are always looking for members who would like to get involved. If you would like to apply, please complete our application form and a Council representative will be in touch.
Honorary Treasurer
Upcoming geriatrics and gerontology events and webinars
View all events and webinars being run by the Geriatrics & Gerontology Section.
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