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.

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Evaluation

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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Hidden Harms: Poisoning and Medication Risks in the Elderly

• Jeanna Marraffa, PharmD, MPH, DABAT, FAACT, Clinical Director, Upstate New York Poison Center; Clinical Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Upstate Medical University
• Nicholas E. Nacca, MD FAACT FACMT, Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, Director of Medical Toxicology, URMC
• Geriatric patients are at increased risk for drug toxicity due to age-related changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, polypharmacy, and comorbid conditions. These factors can lead to both unintentional overdoses and heightened sensitivity to therapeutic doses of medications. Poison centers and toxicologists play a critical role in supporting the care of older adults by providing real-time, evidence-based guidance on medication exposures, drug interactions, and management of adverse effects. Their expertise helps clinicians optimize treatment decisions, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and improve patient safety outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Suicide in Later Life: Understanding Risks, Evidence-Based Interventions, and Pathways to Prevention

• Theresa Murphy, LCSW-S, Director of Behavioral Health , Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program, Methodist Charlton Medical Center  
• Lesca Hadley, MD, Methodist Charlton Medical Center  
• This presentation reviews current epidemiologic trends and key risk factors associated with suicide in older adults, with emphasis on depression, social isolation, and medical comorbidity. It highlights evidence-based screening, assessment, and intervention strategies, with a focus on practical prevention approaches in primary care.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 

Hospital Acquired Disability: Where are we now?

• Leah E. Ross, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Associate Program Director for Ambulatory Medicine, IM residency, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• Hospital Acquired Disability (HAD) is commonly defined as a new loss of ability to perform one or more activities of daily living (ADLs) unaided following hospitalization.  Even though we have identified several risk factors, prevalence has largely remained unchanged.  We will explore current evidence-based strategies can help improve functional outcomes in hospitalized older adults.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 

Intergenerational Community Connections: Sharing Stories Past & Present to Look to the Future

• Corey Nichols, JD, Co-Director, Firearm Injury Prevention Program, URMC
• Kimberly Van Orden, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, URMC
• We will describe the community-engaged development of an intergenerational mentorship program that targets healthy aging by promoting social connection in the context of preventing community gun violence. The health benefits of social connections, benefits of an intergenerational approach, and the psycho-social benefits of life review will be explored as components of this work.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Promoting Equity in Cognitive Assessment: Tools and Resources for Addressing Language, Cultural, and Sensory Barriers in Older Adults

• Yuki Takeuchi, MD, Geriatric Medicine Fellow, University of Rochester Medical Center
• This presentation will explore common barriers to accurate cognitive assessment in older adults, including language differences, cultural factors, and sensory impairments. It will introduce practical, equity-focused tools and strategies to improve diagnostic accuracy in diverse populations. Additionally, it will highlight appropriate resources and services to support clinicians in delivering more inclusive and effective cognitive evaluations.

Wednesday June 10, 2026

Muscling through Sarcopenia: An Updated Approach to Screening, Diagnosis, and Management for Front-line Clinicians

• J. Anne Nicole Del Rosario, MD, Geriatric Medicine Fellow, University of Rochester Medical Center
• This presentation will review sarcopenia and the practical approaches to screening and diagnosis. It will also highlight evidence-based management strategies tailored to the older adult, emphasizing interventions to maintain function and preserve or enhance quality of life.

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).

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• 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

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Contact Us

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