UPMC Experts Contribute to 2026 Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine

The 34^th Annual Clinical Update in Geriatric Medicine returns in person on April 16 to 17 at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel. Hosted by the University of Pittsburgh and The Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society – Western Division, the program will deliver a practical and evidence-based approach. This year’s conference will also include Q&A sessions, vendor halls, and opportunities to engage in conversations with speakers, exhibitors, and fellow attendees.

A new format for this year will drive the lectures and conversations: Fostering Age-Friendly Care through the 5Ms: Mentation, Medication, Mobility, What Matters Most, and Multicomplexity. In each of these categories, speakers will deliver pragmatic, relevant clinical pearls for a broad range of topics facing clinicians who care for older adults, with the opportunity for interactive Q&A.

UPMC experts will contribute to the program via the following sessions.

Thursday, April 16

Osteoporosis Updates
Nami Safai Haeri, MD

Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Infections in Older Adults
Robin Jump, MD, PhD

Bedside Assessment of MCI/Executive Dysfunction
Jamie Tew, MD

Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia
Candace Fraser, DO

Support Aging in Place
Yong Choi, PhD, MPH

AI‑Driven Computer Vision for Fall Detection and Gait Assessment in Older Adults: Implications for Clinical Practice
Steven Handler MD, PhD, CMD

Driving Safety
Michelle Rossi, MD

Friday, April 17

Cultivating Prognostic Awareness
Rene Claxton, MD

Conservative Therapy in ESRD
Jane Schell, MD

Days of Future Past: 45 years of Geriatric Medicine
Fred Rubin, MD, FACP, FRCP, AGSF

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