Welcome to the website of the 6th Congress of the EUGMS 2010.
With 540 abstracts submitted, on behalf of the EUGMS, the Irish Gerontological Society (one of the oldest scientific societies for ageing research in the world), and the Irish Society of Physicians in Geriatric Medicine, I would like to welcome you to what promises to be a vibrant and action-packed 6th Congress of the EUGMS in Dublin in 2010.
Dublin is an attractive and historic venue, with a historic centre close to the conference centre, excellent transport links, direct air connections to every country in the EU, and a magnificent setting beside the sea and mountains.
There is a strong tradition of research and education in geriatric medicine within Ireland, and Irish geriatric medicine (the largest internal medicine specialty in the country) has not only a prominent national profile but has also strongly supported the EUGMS since its foundation.
Geriatric medicine is a cutting edge specialty within Europe, and is critical to the provision of effective healthcare for an ageing Europe. The 2010 conference theme of Geriatric Medicine: New Challenges, New Techniques and New Technologies harnesses the existing strengths of geriatric medicine to meet the new challenges of demography in the European Union and the changing economic climate by incorporating the rapid developments in many fields of technological development. The Congress will also feature EUGMS initiatives in areas such as medication licensing and older people, sarcopaenia, falls, vaccines and palliative care.
The congrees has been granted 15 European CME credits (ECMEC) by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).
An active social programme, plentiful submitted presentations, interactive poster presentations,
and convivial surroundings will support learning, networking, interchanges, and deepen our sense
of collegiality.
We look forward to greeting you in Dublin in 2010!
Professor Desmond O'Neill
President-Elect, EUGMS, and Chair, Local Organizing Committee
Please CLICK HERE to download a PDF of the final announcement.