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Florida Geriatrics Society 

Advancing Geriatric Care in Florida Since 1989 

Recipient of the 2024 American Geriatrics Society State Affiliate Achievement Award 

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       Our Mission Statement:  The Florida Geriatrics Society is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization devoted to improving the quality of life and advancing the health care of older adults through education, research, networking, and improving public awareness of professionals involved with caring for the elderly living in Florida.

Upcoming events

SAVE THE DATE: 

The 2026 FGS Annual Meeting June 12-14 


  

Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach

June 12 -14, 2026

Exhibits open at 7 am on Saturday, 6/13

General Sessions begin at 8 am

The meeting concludes at 1 pm on Sunday, 6/14  

2026 Call for Abstracts Is Now Open

     Dr. David T Lowenthal Poster Session June 13-14, 2026    

Each year during our annual meeting the Florida Geriatrics Society presents the David T. Lowenthal Founder's Poster Session Award in Geriatrics.   Authors may submit abstracts in one of the listed categories (see below) or any other topics pertinent to geriatric care and as approved by the FGS Education Committee. Download Full Requirements Overview document for more details. 

Final acceptance of the abstract is contingent upon at least one of the authors registering to participate, registering and paying the meeting registration fee, and attending the Annual Meeting Poster Session. In addition to this, you must be registered as a current FGS member and present your poster at the assigned Poster Session Judging time(s) at the Annual Meeting to be considered for the Lowenthal Founder's Poster Session Award. If you are not a current member of the Florida Geriatrics Society please apply for FGS membership here become a member today. 

For additional assistance email FGS Executive Director at:  exec@floridageriatricssociety.org 

 CONGRATULATIONS  Navin Singh, MS2.

Winner of the 2025 Dr. David T. Lowenthal Founder's Award

Congratulations to the 2025 Dr. David T. Lowenthal Poster Session Founder’s Award winner, Navin Singh MS2, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, for his abstract titled "'Forgotten, But Not Gone' A Case of Hospice Graduation," pictured here with co-author and FGS member, Nupur Kroger, MD, PGY-5, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine.

Each year in honor of our Founder, the Florida Geriatrics Society presents the Dr. David T. Lowenthal Founder’s Poster Session Award in Geriatrics to the author whose abstract has been judged to best exemplify excellence within a topic area pertinent to geriatric care. From among all abstract submissions, the FGS Lowenthal Award and Poster Session Committee also invites a small number of authors to present their research at the annual meeting as an oral presentation.

Congratulations Navin Singh and Co-author, Nupur Kroger, MD

From among all abstract submissions, the FGS Lowenthal Award and Poster Session Committee also invites a small number of authors to present their research upon the closing of the final poster session judging session, as part of our general session. The 2025 invited presenters included: 

Katherine Bui, DO, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine

Josué Cabán Álvarez, MD, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine

Navin Singh, MS2, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine

Elisabeth Smith, MD, Florida State University College of Medicine

Our deepest gratitude to our judges and Education Committee Lowenthal Poster Session Coordinators Dennis Mayeaux, MD and Jonathan Stewart, MD, DLFAPA, AGSF.

2024 David T. Lowenthal Oral Poster Presenters:

  • Cristian Guerrero, University of Central Florida College of Medicine: A Computed Tomography-Based Survey of Elder Willed Body Donor Scans
  • Talib Hakim, University of Central Florida College of Medicine: Change in Weight of Mutated G168S GLP-1R vs. Wild-Type GLP-1R Mice
  • Sara Khan, MD, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine: Hiding in Plain Sight: Korsakoff Syndrome 
The FGS would like to thank all those who participated and contributed to the success of our 2025 Lowenthal Founder's Poster Session.  

2025 Annual Meeting & Symposium Event Sponsor:   


2025 Exhibitor & Partnering Opportunities available Here

Thank you to our AMA PRA Category-1 CMEs and Nursing CEs Joint Providers: 

          

Past Sponsors & Partners

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors & partners for helping to make our past Annual Meetings such a great success!   

 

            

                                                  


FGS 2026:  Advancing The Art & Science of Geriatric Healthcare in Florida - June 12-13,2026

Conference Registration Fee Schedule: Registration fee includes: all direct conference events, meals, networking reception, and CMEs/CEs. Registration fee does NOT include costs of hotel stay or any meals or events outside of those scheduled by the FGS which are available to all registered attendees.  Hotel Room Block reservation link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.  IF you are a current FGS Member - You MUST be logged into your FGS Membership Profile to register at the current member rate. 

 2026 Registration By

Membership Category

Registration links will show only the categories currently available.

 EARLY BIRD Registration 

October 1 thru

December 31, 2025 

 STANDARD Registration

January 1 thru

March 31, 2026

 LATE/ONSITE Registration

On or After April 1

Physician:  Current FGS Member

(Includes Lifetime Physician Members) 

  $225   $250  $275

Physician: Non-FGS Member Combo Registration   

FGS Membership + Conference Registration 

  $345  $370  $385

Allied Health Professional:  Current Member

(Includes Lifetime Allied Health Members) 

  $100  $125  $150

Allied Health Professional Combo Registration:

FGS Membership + Conference Registration 

 $195 $220 $240

Fellow, Resident, Medical Student in

Training,Allied Health Student in Training*

 FGS Member:  $75

Non-Member: $100

FGS Member:  $75

Non-Member: $100

 FGS Member: $100

Non-Member: $125
Non-Member Conference Only- Physician   $350  $385  $395 
Non-Member Conference Only-Allied Health Professional   $220  $240  $250

 *Non-FGS Member Students will be required to submit proof of Student-in-Training Status


 





   

Don't miss out on updates, news, and events - FGS Annual Memberships are valid January 1 thru December 31. Now is the time to renew your membership or even better - why not consider becoming a Lifetime Member and never miss out on the news and events that may impact geriatric professionals caring for older adults in Florida. Visit our membership page for more information. 


Florida Geriatrics Society

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