Geriatric Leadership Development Program

Grant Summary

The John A. Hartford Foundation awarded a grant to the Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs to enhance the capacity of academic health centers to improve the geriatrics training of the next generation of physicians by increasing the leadership skills of recently appointed academic geriatric program directors. At the end of the five year grant, 30 Hartford Leadership Scholars will have improved their ability to develop and lead strong research, education and clinical care programs.The Hartford Leadership Scholars will attend established leadership development programs, work with local and national mentors, and participate in an annual geriatric leadership retreat.