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Apply to serve as a question author for the Geriatrics Review Syllabus

Starts: 09-15-2026
Location: Online Opportunity

Description:

The AGS is seeking new question authors for the 13th edition of the Geriatrics Review Syllabus.

Qualifications

·       Strong writing skills

·       Question writing experience

·       Expertise in the topic

Details

Question authors selected will work along with a GRS Editor who will oversee the development of the questions. Work will consist of reviewing and updating existing questions, as well as the creation of new questions.

Questions authors will be required to review GRS question writing materials and a NBME online tutorial before beginning the writing process.

Work will begin immediately, with first drafts due by September 15th, 2026.

Question authors will be acknowledged in the final program and receive a complimentary GRS13 digital subscription upon publication. (Fellows may assist in question writing, but the final responsibility remains with the faculty member, and the individual receiving acknowledgement in the GRS will be designated by the faculty member.)

Application process

If interested, please submit your application consideration by May 8, 2026. Please provide your CV, relevant experience, and top topics of interest to increase the likelihood of matching a need.

Open Topics

1.       Advance Care Planning for What Matters Most

2.       Cardiovascular Disease

3.       Caregiving

4.       Community-Based Care

5.       Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

6.       Deprescribing (NEW)

7.       Depression and Other Mood Disorders

8.       Diabetes Mellitus

9.       Dizziness

10.    Endocrinology

11.    Ethics and Law

12.    Financing, Coverage, and Costs of Health Care

13.    Frailty

14.    Gait Impairment

15.    Healthy Aging

16.    Heart Failure 

17.    Hematology

18.    Hypertension

19.    LGBTQI+ Health

20.    Multicomplexity

21.    Neurology

22.    Nutrition as Medicine (NEW)

23.    Oncology and Hematologic Malignancies

24.    Osteoporosis

25.    Pain Management 

26.    Prostate Disease and Cancer

28.    Schizophrenia Spectrum and Psychotic Disorders

29.    Sleep Issues

30.    Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease

31.    Substance Use Disorders

32.    Swallowing and Feeding

33.    Transitions of Care

34.    Vision Loss and Other Eye Conditions

35.    Weight Management (NEW)

36.    What Matters (NEW)

Volunteers Needed:

200 (200 open slots)

Experience:

No Experience Necessary

Volunteer/Engagement Points:

4

Contact:

Aimee Cegelka