https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-rss/?orgId=115806&title=News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at COACH en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Fri, 15 May 2026 10:58:09 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/creativity-and-aging-video-series/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/creativity-and-aging-video-series/ This video series highlights older adults engaging in their chosen creative pursuits throughout the lifespan. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/voluntary-faculty-awards-recognize-exceptional-educators/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/voluntary-faculty-awards-recognize-exceptional-educators/ The Yale Department of Internal Medicine recently presented its third Voluntary Faculty Awards, honoring voluntary faculty who teach medical students, physician associate students, residents, and fellows across Yale School of Medicine, Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale New Haven Health, and affiliated hospitals. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:50:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/how-can-we-ensure-enough-doctors-for-aging-population/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/how-can-we-ensure-enough-doctors-for-aging-population/ During an interview on the Health & Veritas podcast, Barry J. Wu, MD, explained how we can make sure older individuals get the care they need. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:00 Z https://www.health.com/older-adults-extreme-heat-biological-changes-aging-11759823 https://www.health.com/older-adults-extreme-heat-biological-changes-aging-11759823 This summer is already dangerously hot, and older adults face greater health risks in the heat. Experts explain why and share tips to stay cool. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/barry-wu-awarded-acp-mastership/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/barry-wu-awarded-acp-mastership/ Barry J. Wu, MD, MACP, professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine, received a Mastership from the American College of Physicians on April 3, 2025. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/international-medical-education-conference-honoring-dr-yan-fuqing/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/international-medical-education-conference-honoring-dr-yan-fuqing/ On December 6-9, 2024, Xiangya Medical School in Changsha, Hunan China celebrated its 110th anniversary. The weekend also featured the Fuqing Medical Education Forum, named after Yan Fuqing, MD, who in 1909 became the first Asian graduate of Yale School of Medicine. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/voluntary-faculty-awards-honor-outstanding-educators/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/voluntary-faculty-awards-honor-outstanding-educators/ The Yale Department of Internal Medicine recently presented its second Voluntary Faculty Awards, which honored voluntary faculty who are involved in teaching medical students, physician associate students, residents, and fellows across Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) affiliated hospitals. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:30:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/fosteringhumanityinmedicine/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/fosteringhumanityinmedicine/ Yale School of Medicine (YSM) second-year MD students and Medical Clinical Experience tutors gathered in YSM’s Donald J. Cohen Auditorium on the evening of November 21, 2024, for a celebration. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/250-students-gather-at-yale-for-apamsa-regional-conference/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/250-students-gather-at-yale-for-apamsa-regional-conference/ Never Enough: ADHD Experiences in Asian Americans Working with Limited English Proficient Patients and their Interpreters WE Medicine: Convergence of Western and Eastern Medicine to Develop Future Medicines These titles represent a few of the breakout session topics at the day-long annual Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association Region I/II conference on Saturday, October 12, at Yale School of Medicine. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/how-to-age-in-place/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/how-to-age-in-place/ Yale School of Medicine experts provide tips for older adults who choose to stay at home rather than move into an assisted living facility or nursing home. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:47:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/yale-medical-students-geriatrics-history-taking/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/yale-medical-students-geriatrics-history-taking/ As medical advancements allow patients to live longer, the ability to provide patient-centered care for aging adults is a critical skill for the physician workforce. Four Yale faculty members recently reported on a new training program regarding geriatric care for Yale medical students during their first week of medical education. Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/inaugural-voluntary-faculty-awards/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/inaugural-voluntary-faculty-awards/ The Department of Internal Medicine recently held its inaugural Voluntary Faculty Awards, which honored voluntary faculty who are involved in teaching medical students, physician associate students, residents, and fellows across Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) affiliated hospitals. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/longdistance-caregiving-geriatricians-experience-caring-for-his-mother/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/longdistance-caregiving-geriatricians-experience-caring-for-his-mother/ To celebrate National Family Caregivers Month, we spoke with Barry Wu, MD, FACP, about his experience long-distance caregiving for his mother. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/using-interactive-animated-flipped-classroom-modules-to-better-teach-dementia-care/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/using-interactive-animated-flipped-classroom-modules-to-better-teach-dementia-care/ A new medical education study demonstrates how a modular, flipped-classroom curriculum using character animations can better train nursing students to deliver effective care to patients with dementia and other cognitive disorders. Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/jennifer-ouellet-receives-outstanding-junior-clinician-educator-of-the-year-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/internal-medicine/geriatrics/news-article/jennifer-ouellet-receives-outstanding-junior-clinician-educator-of-the-year-award/ Jennifer Ouellet, MD, assistant professor of medicine (geriatrics), was named Outstanding Junior Clinician Educator of the Year Award at the American Geriatrics Society’s (AGS) 2023 annual conference. Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/alzheimersdisease/alzheimers-anyone-can-get-it-the-numbers-are-growing-and-the-cost-of-care-is-skyrocketing/ https://www.wtnh.com/alzheimersdisease/alzheimers-anyone-can-get-it-the-numbers-are-growing-and-the-cost-of-care-is-skyrocketing/ Richard Marottoli and Kristen Cusato of the Alzheimer's Association answer questions about Alzheimer's Disease on WTNH. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 05:00:00 Z