Geriatric Academic Career Award

Geriatric Academic Career awards support career development of geriatricians in junior faculty positions who are committed to academic careers teaching clinical geriatrics. Program was established by Congress in the Health Professions Partnership Act of 1998.

• Awards of $50,000 (in 1998 with cost of living increases each year)

• Made directly to individuals, who must establish relationship with institution that supports recipient's career development plan and efforts to provide leadership as a teacher of geriatric care

• Awards are made for a five year period

• Recipients are required to provide training in clinical geriatrics, including training interdisciplinary teams of health care professionals

• FY 2003 Awards

Funding History
FY 2003 40 new awards
FY 2002: 20 new awards
FY 2001: no competition

History

• Established by Congress in the Health Professions Partnership Act of 1998 to support the career development of geriatricians in junior faculty positions who are committed to an academic career of teaching clinical geriatrics.

• Awards ($50,000 in 1998 subsequent years) are made directly to individuals who must establish a relationship with their institution that supports the recipient’s career development plan and his or her efforts to provide leadership as a teacher of geriatric care.   

• Recipients are required to provide training in clinical geriatrics, including the training of interdisciplinary teams of health care professionals. 

• Many recipients are providing training in community-based settings.  All are providing interdisciplinary training.  Activities include traditional academic activities such as curriculum development and participation in numerous administrative duties at their medical schools; providing care and teaching in an wide range of clinical settings; clinical research; participating in educational programs to build their own skills; providing continuing education to already practicing health professionals and working with other sponsored health education programs. 

Contact: Kathleen Bond, kbond@hrsa.gov, 301-443-8681