Congrats to our 2024 Scholarship Recipients!

In recognition of our commitment to the field of aging, the Board of the Indiana Geriatrics Society announced a Scholarship for Students of Older Adult Services Pathways earlier this year. An award of $1500 was granted to qualified students with a declared interest in older adult services. In addition, every applicant will be awarded a no-cost 1-year membership in the Indiana Geriatrics Society.

This year we recognized TWO students! Read their essays and learn more about them below:
What our members are saying...
"I live outside of Indianapolis and I am an active member of IGS."

Jean Kolp, MSN, FNP-c
"I am a pharmacotherapy specialist who appreciates the collaboration within IGS."

Noll Campbell, PharmD, MS
"As a student leader in IGS, I was inspired to love geriatric care."

Cristina Davis, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC

Find IGS Near You

We've been growing and are now active in four different regions. Find one nearest you to attend an in-person event, stay up to date on IGS happenings, and more!

Join a Committee

  • We encourage you to become involved with IGS and serve on one of the committees that are working to ensure a higher quality health and wellness experience for older adults.
  • Choose from Program Planning, Education, Public Policy, Marketing or Student Group​
  • Connect with other students passionate about geriatrics through our Interprofessional Practice & Education Student Group! 

Network 

  • Network with physicians and other providers of health care services around the state 
  • Access to the American Geriatrics Society network for wide-scope networking and information exchange
  • Meet & Greets, Spring Dinner & Fall Conference held annually​
  • We invite you to join our “IGS Friends” community on LinkedIN-reach out to Tenille Lawson, our IGS LinkedIn administrator: https://www.linkedin.com/company/indiana-geriatric-society

Learn

  • Opportunities for attending and giving presentations at educational events on geriatrics practice 
  • Access to Members' Only information and resources to stay connected and current about geriatric care
  • Learn evidence-based aspects of geriatric care

  • IGS Regional Development: We're growing!
  • The IGS board has developed a plan to have IGS regions in Indiana. We hope to expand our network for bi-directional exchange of opportunities for education, membership, and engagement with geriatric activities throughout the state. Our goal is to begin with a regional group in the four quadrants- NW, NE, SE, and SW. Currently, we have established the Northwest Region and have identified a contact for the other three quadrants who are working on organizing meetings to initiate the plans. If you are interested in being apart of this exciting phase of IGS, please reach out with an email to [email protected]

Advocate

  • Raise awareness about the need for geriatric/gerontology education in Indiana 
  • Promote public policy to champion the needs for care services for geriatric patients
  • Ways we advocate can be found here
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There is a great need for trained professionals who specialize in caring for older adults. The interdisciplinary geriatrics team provides holistic care and may include any of the following professionals working in conjunction with others in the field of aging services such as:
  • Geriatricians/Primary Care Physicians
  • Geropsychiatrists
  • Nurses/Nurse Practitioners
  • Social Workers
  • Pharmacists
  • Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
  • Dietitians
  • Home Health Care Staff
  • Administrators/Medical Directors
  • Other Professionals and Students in Geriatrics and Gerontology

​Click to Become a Member