AGS Fellow Status (AGSF) is awarded to AGS members who have demonstrated a professional commitment to geriatrics, contributed to the progress of geriatrics care, and are active participants in the Society's activities. AGS Fellows join a specially recognized group of healthcare providers who are dedicated to geriatrics education, clinical care, and research, as well as to their own continuing professional development. Fellows have distinguished themselves among their colleagues, as well as in their communities and in the Society by their service. Their dedication and longstanding commitment to AGS is recognized by this mark of distinction. You can view the 2020 AGS Fellows below, and find a listing of all current AGS Fellows here.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for AGS Fellow if you are currently an active full member of the AGS and have been a member continuously for at least 5 years*, have attended at least 3 Annual Meetings and accrue at least 30 points** on the online application. A Full AGS Member receives the complete slate of member benefits and has member voting rights within the society. Students, Residents and Fellows-in-Training memberships do not count towards the full membership year requirement, as they do not include full voting rights. Points in the application are accrued based on activities/experience in the following areas:
- Certification & Recertification
- AGS activities including annual meetings, CE meetings sponsored by the AGS or AGS Affiliates, and volunteer activities
- Publications & Research
- Awards
- Speaker Events
- Public Service
Timeline
Applications are due June 15th by 11:59 PM EST and December 15th by 11:59 PM EST.
Application Process
To be considered as an AGS Fellow, an applicant must submit a completed application package, including:
- Complete the online AGS Fellowship Application form by scrolling down to My Committee Participation. An applicant must accrue 30 points as defined by the application; applicants with less than 30 points will not be considered for fellowship.
- Provide two letters of recommendation by members of the Society in good standing (members for at least three years, AGS Fellows encouraged) endorsing the applicant's advancement to AGS Fellows.
- Submit a one-time $150 application fee via online payment URL to the American Geriatrics Society. Please request an express payment cart for the application fee. If the application is not approved, this one-time fee will be applied to future applications.
Submit completed application to:
Hoon Jason Park
Manager, Membership Services
American Geriatrics Society
40 Fulton St., 18th Floor
New York, NY 10038
jpark@americangeriatrics.org
T: (212) 308-1414