Geriatric Medicine Community-Wide Grand Rounds

Geriatric Medicine Community-Wide Grand Rounds occurs weekly via Zoom at 8:00am ET on Wednesdays from September through June and features multidisciplinary geriatric topics by an expert speaker. These presentations are sponsored by the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center, the Division of Geriatrics & Aging in the Department of Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and the University of Rochester Aging Institute. 

All are invited to attend - registration is required.

Evaluation

Survey must be completed by Friday 5:00pm ET in order to claim continuing education credits.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025: Golden Years, Silver Samples: Collaborative Diagnostic Care for Older Adults             

• Candice R. Coffey, MD, FAAFP, AGSF, Associate Professor, Geriatric Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine
• Melody Boudreaux Nelson, DCLS, CC(NRCC), MS, MLS, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center
• Interdisciplinary collaboration is common practice in the care of older adults. Despite being underrepresented in care settings, the laboratory provides the most cost-effective and least invasive source of objective health information –critical for disease prevention, diagnosis, longitudinal outcome monitoring, and essential public health surveillance. Even in a resource-limited form, laboratory results wield enormous influence on risk stratification and early disease detection. This presentation demonstrates how the addition of laboratory medicine can further the 5Ms model of care and add value to the care of older adults.
• Slides

Wednesday, December 10, 2025: The Priority for Age-Friendly Care in Identifying and Reducing the Risks for Elder Abuse

• Thomas V. Caprio, MD, MPH, MS, CMD, HMDC, FACP, AGSF, FAAHPM, FGSA, Professor of Medicine, Psychiatry, Dentistry, Clinical Nursing, & Public Health Sciences, UR Medicine
• This presentation highlights the high prevalence and serious consequences of elder abuse, which affects about one in six older adults and often goes unreported. It introduces the Age-Friendly Health System 4Ms framework of What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility as a structured approach to identify risks, prevent mistreatment, and support older adults’ safety and dignity. Through case studies and practical strategies, it emphasizes the role of healthcare professionals in screening, intervention, and collaboration with community resources to promote elder justice.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025: Geriatric Physical Therapy—Assessment and Treatment 

• Kristen R. Milone, PT, DPT, GCS, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy; Geriatric Residency Director; Level III Physical Therapist; Outpatient PMR SCCE, Dept of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Rochester Medical Center
• This presentation will highlight assessment tools, age-related impairments, and intervention planning to optimize outcomes for our geriatric patients. Attendees will also be exposed to the methods of selecting assistive devices to improve patient safety while also improving independence and community participation. Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary care and the overall well-being and safety of our aging population.
  
  

Wednesday, December 24, 2025: NO GRAND ROUNDS

Wednesday, December 31, 2025: NO GRAND ROUNDS

Geriatric Medicine Community Wide Grand Rounds Schedule - November and December 2025

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Continuing Medical Education

Accreditation

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Certification

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Work

University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Experiential Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0005. This course has been approved for 1.0 contact hours.

Psychology

University of Rochester Medical Center Department of Psychiatry is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0117. This course has been approved for 1.0 contact hour.

Attendance at the entire program is required (no partial credit can be awarded).

Marriage and Family Therapy

University of Rochester Medical Center, Center for Experiential Learning is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0107. This course has been approved for 1.0 contact hour. Attendance at the entire program is required (no partial credit can be awarded).

ATTENDANCE IS REPORTED QUARTERLY

• Sessions held in January, February & March: will show up on your transcript in late April
• Sessions held in April, May & June: will show up on your transcript in late July
• Sessions held in September: will show up on your transcript in late October
• Sessions held in October, November & December: will show up on your transcript in late January

Access your URMC Transcript: CELPortal

Contact Us

Laura M. Robinson, MPH
Program Coordinator
(585) 760-6380
LauraM_Robinson@urmc.rochester.edu