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The current workforce has not kept pace with aging demographics. There is a low percentage of students choosing geriatrics as a specialty, with fewer than 5% of physicians specializing in this field (Kusmaul, 2023).Approximately 25% of BSW and 20% of MSW students have taken a course in gerontology. Adding to the issue is that nearly 50% of MSW students state that they have little or no interest in working with older adults after graduation (Cummings & Galambos, 2002).This poster examined the current landscape and future directions of medical and social service education regarding older adults. It stresses the importance of a critical look at gaps to equip future providers with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the complex needs of an aging population.This poster seeks to identify significant barriers, such as limited exposure to geriatric and gerontology training, underrepresentation of geriatric specialists, and a lack of funding and incentives for professionals working with an aging population.  \nProposed recommendations include all future practitioners having a baseline education in working with older adults, advocating for policy reforms to prioritize funding incentives (e.g.; scholarships, assistantships, internships) for students in the field. Overall, addressing these issues and implementing the recommended strategies, gerontology and geriatrics education can better prepare professionals not only to deliver high quality services for older adults but rather connect passion with their WHY of ultimately improving the lives of older adults.","cbCaijqemn4TZb09","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijqemn4TZb09","pdf",44571,"English","# Background\n# Barriers Identified\n## Training exposure and specialist representation\n## Funding and incentives\n# Proposed Recommendations\n# Expected Impact","[{\"question\":\"Why is geriatric and gerontology education considered urgently needed?\",\"answer\":\"The current workforce does not keep pace with aging demographics, creating a growing need for better-prepared medical and social service providers.\"},{\"question\":\"What barriers does the poster identify in education and workforce development?\",\"answer\":\"It points to limited exposure to geriatric/gerontology training, underrepresentation of geriatric specialists, and lack of funding and incentives for professionals working with older adults.\"},{\"question\":\"What recommendations are proposed to improve future education for geriatric care?\",\"answer\":\"The poster recommends baseline education for all future practitioners working with older adults and policy reforms that prioritize funding incentives such as scholarships, assistantships, and internships.\"}]","WHO CARES: WHAT IS THE FUTURE LANDSCAPE OF GERIATRIC AND GERONTOLOGY EDUCATION - Abstract - Igaf122.3271 | PDF",1790641282]