Interdisciplinary Geriatric Interest Group (IGIG)

• Information:
  IGIG is a student organization designed to acquaint University of Oklahoma Health Sciences students with the issues, problems, and latest information related to the health care of the older population. IGIG is closely associated with the College of Medicine Department of Geriatrics, but we are a multidisciplinary group and any student from the OUHSC campus is welcome to our organization and meetings.  IGIG has 5 officers and about 30 members. The group meets on a regular basis during the lunch hour throughout the academic year. Speakers from the campus and community bring their unique perspectives on either providing services to the geriatric population or being a member of the older community. See our calendar!
• Goals:
  Familiarize students with the profession of geriatrics and educate students about issues that all healthcare providers will encounter when treating older people.
• Affiliations:
  University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
  Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine
  American Geriatrics Society Students
  Oklahoma State Medical Association Board of Geriatrics

The Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine offers a free American Geriatrics Society (AGS) membership to medical students who attend three IGIG meetings during the year. AGS is the premier professional organization of healthcare providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership of over 6,000, the AGS has a long history of affecting change in the provision of health care for older adults. In the last decade, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes, policies and practices regarding health care for older people.

Click here for a list of AGS Membership Benefits.

EVENTS!

IGIG Meeting: Wednesday, January 30th at noon. Nicholson Tower - Conference Room 9 (4th floor). Speaker:  Ms. Watson, a 91 year old retired nurse.   Contact Amanda Titus for info.