Educational approach - asio.iagg-fge

Educational approach

The teaching model is based on Training future leaders in Gerontology and Geriatrics.

The e-TRIGGER Course Format consists of 12 monthly online training sessions, with participants from all different geographic time zones connected simultaneously. Each live monthly session lasts 3 hours and is recorded to enable later viewing, in case of absence.

Your knowledge will be evaluated with quizzes designed by our expert tutors, based on the key messages of each session. Join the monthly online training sessions (12 in total) addressing important topics in geriatric medicine and gerontology. Connect with course instructors and fellow trainees in real time.

Earn a prestigious IAGG-World certificate of participation upon successful completion of the course quizzes.

Who Can Apply?

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Physicians and physicians in training

Medical doctors interested in ageing and care of older adults and who are on track to achieve academic tenure, professorship, or high-responsibility clinical positions.

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Healthcare professionals

The programme is also suitable for non-physician healthcare professionals, from all backgrounds, involved in the care of older adults.

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Experienced professionals

Highly experienced health professionals engaged in community care and hospital management of older people.

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Academic, clinical and community leaders

The programme also suits medical students, clinicians and community leaders who are interested in geriatric medicine and gerontology but do not have access to specialized instruction at their institution.

What We Offer?

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Programme Duration

12 monthly online training sessions, with participants joining from different geographic time zones connected simultaneously. Each session is led by international experts working on a voluntary basis.

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Interactive Live Sessions

Each live session lasts 3 hours and you will interact in real-time with expert course instructors, Q&A and peer discussions. Each session is recorded to enable later viewing, in case of absence. The course language is English.

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Assignments

Regional team activities on distinct geriatric topics in which you will interact with trainees in your language. Annotated papers and case studies as educational tools to enhance your knowledge.

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Knowledge Assessment

Your knowledge will be evaluated with quizzes designed by our expert tutors, based on the key messages of each session. Active participation in live sessions will also be considered by the tutors.

The e-TRIGGER Course Format consists of 12 monthly online training sessions, with participants from all different geographic time zones connected simultaneously. Each live monthly session lasts 3 hours and is recorded to enable later viewing, in case of absence.

Earn a prestigious IAGG-World certificate of participation upon successful completion of the course quizzes.

Physicians and physicians in training

Medical doctors interested in ageing and care of older adults and who are on track to achieve academic tenure, professorship, or high-responsibility clinical positions.

Healthcare professionals

The programme is also suitable for non-physician healthcare professionals, from all backgrounds, involved in the care of older adults.

Experienced professionals

Highly experienced health professionals engaged in community care and hospital management of older people.

Academic, clinical and community leaders

The programme also suits medical students, clinicians and community leaders who are interested in geriatric medicine and gerontology but do not have access to specialized instruction at their institution.

Programme Duration

12 monthly online training sessions, with participants joining from different geographic time zones connected simultaneously. Each session is led by international experts working on a voluntary basis.

Interactive Live Sessions

Each live session lasts 3 hours and you will interact in real-time with expert course instructors, Q&A and peer discussions. Each session is recorded to enable later viewing, in case of absence. The course language is English.

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Assignments

Regional team activities on distinct geriatric topics in which you will interact with trainees in your language. Annotated papers and case studies as educational tools to enhance your knowledge.

Knowledge Assessment

Your knowledge will be evaluated with quizzes designed by our expert tutors, based on the key messages of each session. Active participation in live sessions will also be considered by the tutors.