Skip to main content
menu
URochester Medicine / Medicine / Geriatrics & Aging / Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center / Grand Rounds

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 Medicine, and the University of Rochester Aging Institute (URAI).

REGISTRATION - all are invited to attend

Evaluation Surveys

Weekly Sessions

September 16, 2026: Legacy of Discovery: A 40-Year Journey Toward an Alzheimer's Cure

  • Anton Porsteinsson, MD, William B. and Sheila Konar Professor, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
  • The University of Rochester Alzheimer's Disease Care, Research, and Education Program (AD-CARE) celebrates its 40-year anniversary as an independently grant-funded program. For four decades, AD-CARE has been more than a research site - we have been a beacon of hope, advancing landmark treatment and observational studies and developing diagnostic tools relied upon by clinicians, patients, and families alike, improving lives of individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We will review where we came from and where the future will take us.

September 23, 2026: Getting to Know Your Long Term Care Ombudsman

  • Dianna S. Leach, JD, Regional Coordinator, Director, and Patrick W. Sloan, Region 13 Ombudsman Program Manager, NYS Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Inc.
  • This presentation will review foundational aspects of the program-including organization, values, and procedural requirements. The presentation will also demonstrate the ombudsman role using several "case studies" that cover how advocacy services are provided to residents. The presentation will inform participants about making referrals to the Ombudsman Program and provide contact information.

September 30, 2026: Attitudes on Aging and Older Adult Mental Health

  • Caryn Blanton, LCSW, Program Manager, and Molly Jenkins, MPH, LCSW, ASW-G, Program Manager, Center for Excellence in Aging, Department of Social Work and Community Health, Rush University Medical Center
  • While older adults have lower rates of mental health and substance use disorders than younger adults, these conditions can have a profound impact on functioning, independence, physical health, and quality of life. Ageism and assumptions about aging and mental health can contribute to under recognition of mental health concerns, reduce help-seeking, and affect access to appropriate care and support. Clinicians across professions and disciplines who interact with older adults can support older adult patients by understanding how to assess and treat older adults by understanding the unique ways mental health and substance use disorders may present in later life, as well as the influence of life transitions and systemic ageism.

October 7, 2026: Physical Therapy: Maintaining and Maximizing Mobility

  • Carter Martin, DPT, Physical Therapist, University of Rochester Medicine
  • We will briefly review the physiology of aging, with a specific focus on how age-related changes can contribute to reduced mobility. We will then examine how physical therapy can address these concerns through strengthening, neuromuscular re-education, movement training, and appropriate use of assistive devices.

October 14, 2026: From Bias to Belonging: Age Matters

  • Melissa Wendland, Director, Strategic Initiatives; Monroe County Aging Alliance, Combined Entity of Common Ground Health, Finger Lakes Performing Provider System, and Rochester Health Information Exchange, and David Steitz, PhD, Director, Gerontology; Co-Director, Spiritual Care; Professor, Psychology, Nazareth University
  • Ageism is one of the most widespread and socially accepted forms of bias, yet its effects are often overlooked.   From Bias to Belonging will explore how age-based stereotypes and discrimination affect individuals, communities, and organizations, while highlighting practical ways to create more inclusive, age-friendly environments.    

October 21, 2026: Beyond Surgical Clearance: Geriatric Assessment and Goal-Concordant Decision-Making in Perioperative Care

  • Katlyn McBride, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine/Geriatrics, University of Rochester Medicine
  • Older adults considering surgery often have vulnerabilities-including frailty, cognitive impairment, functional decline, mobility limitations, nutritional risk, medication burden, and limited social support-that are not fully captured by traditional perioperative risk assessment. This presentation will demonstrate how comprehensive geriatric assessment can be translated into meaningful prognostic information, shared decision-making, advance care planning, and practical perioperative recommendations to promote recovery and care that aligns with what matters most to the patient.

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.

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).

Mental Health Practitioners

Strong Memorial Hospital, Strong Recovery 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 mental health counselors #MHC-0250. This course has been approved for 1.00 contact hours.

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

Physical Therapy

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (DPMR), University of Rochester Medicine, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Boards for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for physical therapists and assistants. Certificates will be emailed by DPMR quarterly.

Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Credits***

Accreditation Statement

University of Rochester Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

 ***At this time, CPE credit is for UR-system pharmacists and pharmacist technicians only.

Attendance

  • Attendance is reported to the Center for Experiential Learning on a monthly basis. Please allow 30 days for each session to appear on your transcript.
  • Access your URMC Transcript: CELPortal
  • For assistance accessing your transcript, please contact the CEL office at (585) 275-7666.

Contact Us

Laura M. Robinson, MPH
Program Coordinator
LauraM_Robinson@urmc.rochester.edu