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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 


Registration Opens in September 2025


  

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 will Open September 2025 - Watch for Updates.      2026 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  Sara Khan, MD

Winner of the 2024 Dr. David T. Lowenthal Founder's Award

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. 

Dr. Khan’s abstract "Hiding in Plain Sight: Korsakoff Syndrome  received the highest scoring by the judges at the conclusion of the FGS Annual Dr. David T. Lowenthal Founder's Award Poster Session during the 35th FGS Annual Meeting at the Tampa Renaissance Hotel International Plaza, Tampa.

Congratulations Dr. Khan and Co-author, FGS Member Dr. Peggy Chatham! 

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 upon the closing of the final poster judging session and as a part of the general session. 

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 2024 Lowenthal Founder's Poster Session.  



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Past Sponsors & Partners

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

 

            

                                                  


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. 


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P. O. Box 1403  Land O Lakes, FL 34639

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