UCSD Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Palliative Care
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At the University of California San Diego, we have the best of both worlds — fantastic physicians trained to provide comprehensive care to older adults and researchers developing a greater understanding of the aging process and how we can optimize our late
Great night out with the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care cheering on UCSD at the UCSD vs. UCI basketball game! 🏀💙 Always nice to connect outside the clinic and classroom.
January 26, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Great night out with the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care cheering on UCSD at the UCSD vs. UCI basketball game! 🏀💙 Always nice to connect outside the clinic and classroom.
Celebrating with partners at a Glenner event — Scott Tarde, CEO of the George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, alongside our Division Chief Dr. Alison Moore, and members, Drs. Ian Neel, Annie Nguyen, and Khai Nguyen, MD,MHS.
December 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Celebrating with partners at a Glenner event — Scott Tarde, CEO of the George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, alongside our Division Chief Dr. Alison Moore, and members, Drs. Ian Neel, Annie Nguyen, and Khai Nguyen, MD,MHS.
Big news! UCSD at Home won the 2025 CAPH/SNI Quality Leaders Award 🏆 for “Telehealth ED-TOC,” which is transforming how Medicare patients transition from the ED to home. Safe, effective, patient-centered care in action.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Big news! UCSD at Home won the 2025 CAPH/SNI Quality Leaders Award 🏆 for “Telehealth ED-TOC,” which is transforming how Medicare patients transition from the ED to home. Safe, effective, patient-centered care in action.
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🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome our incoming fellows for 2026–27! 2 new physicians will join our Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, and 8 will join the UCSD/ScrippsHealth Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship. Excited for the year ahead!
December 5, 2025 at 8:19 PM
🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome our incoming fellows for 2026–27! 2 new physicians will join our Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, and 8 will join the UCSD/ScrippsHealth Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship. Excited for the year ahead!
This #GivingTuesday, support compassionate care, groundbreaking research, and train the next generation of aging specialists at @UCSD. Your gift helps improve the lives of older adults in our community and beyond. Give here: gerigeropal.ucsd.edu/give/index.h...
December 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This #GivingTuesday, support compassionate care, groundbreaking research, and train the next generation of aging specialists at @UCSD. Your gift helps improve the lives of older adults in our community and beyond. Give here: gerigeropal.ucsd.edu/give/index.h...
🚨 Recruitment open for 2026-27 AD-RCMAR Scientists!
Early-career researchers can get pilot funding, mentorship, and career support in cognitive aging & dementia prevention. UCSD + SDSU partnership. Apply & share!
www.sdadrcmar.org/apply
Early-career researchers can get pilot funding, mentorship, and career support in cognitive aging & dementia prevention. UCSD + SDSU partnership. Apply & share!
www.sdadrcmar.org/apply
November 20, 2025 at 11:56 PM
🚨 Recruitment open for 2026-27 AD-RCMAR Scientists!
Early-career researchers can get pilot funding, mentorship, and career support in cognitive aging & dementia prevention. UCSD + SDSU partnership. Apply & share!
www.sdadrcmar.org/apply
Early-career researchers can get pilot funding, mentorship, and career support in cognitive aging & dementia prevention. UCSD + SDSU partnership. Apply & share!
www.sdadrcmar.org/apply
Dr. Alison Moore presented her work at #GSA2025: “Preparing Geriatrics-Trained Physicians to Discuss Cannabis With Their Older Adult Patients.” Proud to see her leading essential conversations in healthy aging and clinical education! #UCSDGeriatrics
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Dr. Alison Moore presented her work at #GSA2025: “Preparing Geriatrics-Trained Physicians to Discuss Cannabis With Their Older Adult Patients.” Proud to see her leading essential conversations in healthy aging and clinical education! #UCSDGeriatrics
So proud of Dr. Alison Moore, honored with the @ASCPharm Plein Memorial Lecture Award for her outstanding contributions to geriatrics, mentorship, and advancing the science of healthy aging! 🌟 #UCSDGeriatrics
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
So proud of Dr. Alison Moore, honored with the @ASCPharm Plein Memorial Lecture Award for her outstanding contributions to geriatrics, mentorship, and advancing the science of healthy aging! 🌟 #UCSDGeriatrics
Proud of Dr. Tessa Antalan, who helped organize and presented at the American College of Physicians Region 3 Meeting! A wonderful example of UC San Diego faculty leadership in action. 🌟 #UCSDGeriatrics #ACP #AcademicMedicine
October 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Proud of Dr. Tessa Antalan, who helped organize and presented at the American College of Physicians Region 3 Meeting! A wonderful example of UC San Diego faculty leadership in action. 🌟 #UCSDGeriatrics #ACP #AcademicMedicine
👏 UC San Diego’s own Dr. Toluwalaṣé (Laṣé) A. Ajayi, AMA Board Chair-Elect, joined #CMAHOD to discuss key federal issues and the power of advocacy in shaping the future of medicine. #UCSDGGPC #PalliativeCare
October 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
👏 UC San Diego’s own Dr. Toluwalaṣé (Laṣé) A. Ajayi, AMA Board Chair-Elect, joined #CMAHOD to discuss key federal issues and the power of advocacy in shaping the future of medicine. #UCSDGGPC #PalliativeCare
Honoring October Health Literacy Month 2025, Dr. Khai Nguyen shared key insights on “Communication About Medications” — helping patients and providers connect for better, safer care. 💊✨ #HealthLiteracyMonth2025 #UCSDGeriatrics
October 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Honoring October Health Literacy Month 2025, Dr. Khai Nguyen shared key insights on “Communication About Medications” — helping patients and providers connect for better, safer care. 💊✨ #HealthLiteracyMonth2025 #UCSDGeriatrics
Dr. Alison Moore had a wonderful time catching up with colleagues and mentors in geriatrics — including Dr. Laura Hart (former UCSD Skaggs faculty, now at UW’s Plein Center) and her former UCLA Geriatrics teachers Dr. Dan Osterweil and Dr. Joe Ouslander. 💛 #UCSDGeriatrics
October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Dr. Alison Moore had a wonderful time catching up with colleagues and mentors in geriatrics — including Dr. Laura Hart (former UCSD Skaggs faculty, now at UW’s Plein Center) and her former UCLA Geriatrics teachers Dr. Dan Osterweil and Dr. Joe Ouslander. 💛 #UCSDGeriatrics
Don’t miss Dr. Khai Nguyen presenting at "Health Literacy Month: Communications about Meds" October 23, 10 am–12 pm. Attend in person or online.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Don’t miss Dr. Khai Nguyen presenting at "Health Literacy Month: Communications about Meds" October 23, 10 am–12 pm. Attend in person or online.
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🎉 Congratulations to all the amazing physicians in our Division recognized as 2025 Top Docs by San Diego Magazine!
We’re so proud of your dedication to advancing care for older adults. 💙
👉 See the full list: health.ucsd.edu/top-doctors/
#UCSDGeriatrics #TopDocs #SanDiegoMagazine
We’re so proud of your dedication to advancing care for older adults. 💙
👉 See the full list: health.ucsd.edu/top-doctors/
#UCSDGeriatrics #TopDocs #SanDiegoMagazine
October 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🎉 Congratulations to all the amazing physicians in our Division recognized as 2025 Top Docs by San Diego Magazine!
We’re so proud of your dedication to advancing care for older adults. 💙
👉 See the full list: health.ucsd.edu/top-doctors/
#UCSDGeriatrics #TopDocs #SanDiegoMagazine
We’re so proud of your dedication to advancing care for older adults. 💙
👉 See the full list: health.ucsd.edu/top-doctors/
#UCSDGeriatrics #TopDocs #SanDiegoMagazine
🎉 We’re pleased to announce Dr. Annie Nguyen as Director of the Healthy Aging Research Program at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health. Her work focuses on aging & chronic conditions, including HIV, through community-based approaches. #UCSDgeriatrics
September 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
🎉 We’re pleased to announce Dr. Annie Nguyen as Director of the Healthy Aging Research Program at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health. Her work focuses on aging & chronic conditions, including HIV, through community-based approaches. #UCSDgeriatrics
🎉 Big news! Dr. Lindsey Yourman has been appointed to the California Commission on Aging — the state’s top advocate for older adults.
Her leadership will help ensure older Californians can live with dignity and thrive. 💙
#UCSDGeriatrics #Leadership #California
Her leadership will help ensure older Californians can live with dignity and thrive. 💙
#UCSDGeriatrics #Leadership #California
August 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🎉 Big news! Dr. Lindsey Yourman has been appointed to the California Commission on Aging — the state’s top advocate for older adults.
Her leadership will help ensure older Californians can live with dignity and thrive. 💙
#UCSDGeriatrics #Leadership #California
Her leadership will help ensure older Californians can live with dignity and thrive. 💙
#UCSDGeriatrics #Leadership #California
UC San Diego School of Medicine Dean Barbara Jung welcomed invited speaker Dr. Jürgen Unützer for a day of meaningful exchange on advancing mental health and care for older adults.
#UCSDGeriatrics @UCSDHealth #MentalHealth
#UCSDGeriatrics @UCSDHealth #MentalHealth
July 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
UC San Diego School of Medicine Dean Barbara Jung welcomed invited speaker Dr. Jürgen Unützer for a day of meaningful exchange on advancing mental health and care for older adults.
#UCSDGeriatrics @UCSDHealth #MentalHealth
#UCSDGeriatrics @UCSDHealth #MentalHealth
Proud to share that @ucsandiego.bsky.social Health is ranked #1 in San Diego by U.S. News & World Report—with Geriatrics at #18 nationally!
Grateful to our teams advancing excellence in aging care every day.
#BestHospitals #UCSDGeriatrics #UCSDHealth
Grateful to our teams advancing excellence in aging care every day.
#BestHospitals #UCSDGeriatrics #UCSDHealth
July 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Proud to share that @ucsandiego.bsky.social Health is ranked #1 in San Diego by U.S. News & World Report—with Geriatrics at #18 nationally!
Grateful to our teams advancing excellence in aging care every day.
#BestHospitals #UCSDGeriatrics #UCSDHealth
Grateful to our teams advancing excellence in aging care every day.
#BestHospitals #UCSDGeriatrics #UCSDHealth
👏 Congrats to Dr. Lindsey Yourman on being elected to @hey.epic.com Geriatrics Specialty Steering Board! She’ll bring the real-world insights of geriatricians and palliative care teams to shape best practices in care across the globe. #UCSDGeriatrics #Epic
July 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
👏 Congrats to Dr. Lindsey Yourman on being elected to @hey.epic.com Geriatrics Specialty Steering Board! She’ll bring the real-world insights of geriatricians and palliative care teams to shape best practices in care across the globe. #UCSDGeriatrics #Epic
Excited to welcome our new 2025-26 Geriatrics Fellows! 🎉 Drs. Emily Venvertloh, Will Fleming, and Julia Larson. The future of aging care is in great hands. Read more about them here: gerigeropal.ucsd.edu/education/fe...
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July 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Excited to welcome our new 2025-26 Geriatrics Fellows! 🎉 Drs. Emily Venvertloh, Will Fleming, and Julia Larson. The future of aging care is in great hands. Read more about them here: gerigeropal.ucsd.edu/education/fe...
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#UCSDGeriatrics
Congratulations to Kimberly Gonzalez-Davalos and Liz Voloshyna-Farber, recipients of this year’s Ruth Covell Award in Geriatrics! Your dedication to advancing care for older adults inspires us all. We’re so proud! 👏
#UCSDGeriatrics #RuthCovellAward #HealthyAging
#UCSDGeriatrics #RuthCovellAward #HealthyAging
June 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Congratulations to Kimberly Gonzalez-Davalos and Liz Voloshyna-Farber, recipients of this year’s Ruth Covell Award in Geriatrics! Your dedication to advancing care for older adults inspires us all. We’re so proud! 👏
#UCSDGeriatrics #RuthCovellAward #HealthyAging
#UCSDGeriatrics #RuthCovellAward #HealthyAging
🎉 Congratulations to our Geriatrics fellow Jaeyoun Choi, MD for winning the 2025 CAGI Best Abstract Award among all Fellows! 👏 Your work is advancing the future of aging research and inspiring the next generation. Well deserved! #CAGI2025 #UCSDGeriatrics #GeriatricsFellow
June 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
🎉 Congratulations to our Geriatrics fellow Jaeyoun Choi, MD for winning the 2025 CAGI Best Abstract Award among all Fellows! 👏 Your work is advancing the future of aging research and inspiring the next generation. Well deserved! #CAGI2025 #UCSDGeriatrics #GeriatricsFellow
Physical activity is key to staying healthy at every stage of life. Whether it’s yoga, dancing, hiking, or daily walks, movement helps maintain strength and independence. This month and beyond, let’s challenge the idea that aging means slowing down. #FlipTheScriptOnAging
May 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Physical activity is key to staying healthy at every stage of life. Whether it’s yoga, dancing, hiking, or daily walks, movement helps maintain strength and independence. This month and beyond, let’s challenge the idea that aging means slowing down. #FlipTheScriptOnAging
🎉 Congrats to P2 student Florence Labrador for earning Top Abstract in Medical Education Research at the Symposium for Innovation in Medical Education at Rady’s! Mentored by Drs. Rabia Atayee, Tolúwalàṣẹ "Làṣẹ" Àjàyí & @kpedmonds.com Edmonds. Incredible work, Florence! #UCSDPharmacy
May 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🎉 Congrats to P2 student Florence Labrador for earning Top Abstract in Medical Education Research at the Symposium for Innovation in Medical Education at Rady’s! Mentored by Drs. Rabia Atayee, Tolúwalàṣẹ "Làṣẹ" Àjàyí & @kpedmonds.com Edmonds. Incredible work, Florence! #UCSDPharmacy
Ever heard someone blame forgetfulness on a “senior moment?” It reinforces the stereotype that aging means cognitive decline. Let’s recognize that minor memory lapses happen to people of all ages. #FlipTheScriptOnAging #OlderAmericansMonth
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May 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Ever heard someone blame forgetfulness on a “senior moment?” It reinforces the stereotype that aging means cognitive decline. Let’s recognize that minor memory lapses happen to people of all ages. #FlipTheScriptOnAging #OlderAmericansMonth
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