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Malaysian Society of Geriatric Medicine

Our Society was formed on 13th July 2012 to address the urgent issue of the healthcare needs of older population in Malaysia, which is rapidly increasing.

OUR MISSION

To increase awareness in the health care needs of older people in Malaysia

To advice appropriate regulatory bodies over matters pertaining to the training and credentialing of geriatricians

To represent the medical profession in matters related to geriatric medicine in Malaysia

To promote, conduct and coordinate publications, surveys and research in the field of geriatric medicine

To collaborate with the government and its agencies particularly in the implementation of national policies relevant to the field

Upcoming Events

ADI Conference

Start date: June 8, 2022
End date: June 10, 2022
Location: London

IAGG 2022

Start date: June 12, 2022
End date: June 16, 2022
Location: Buenos Aires

Alzheimer’s Association international conference

Start date: July 31, 2022
End date: August 4, 2022

Malaysian Stroke Conference 2022

Start date: August 12, 2022
End date: August 14, 2022

EUGMS

Start date: October 10, 2022
End date: October 12, 2022
Location: London

10th FFN Global Congress

Start date: October 20, 2022
End date: October 22, 2022
Location: Melbourne

Asian Society Against Dementia

Start date: October 27, 2022
End date: October 29, 2022

British Geriatrics Society Autumn Meeting

Start date: November 16, 2022
End date: November 18, 2022

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