Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Daniel Oates
Dr. Daniel Oates was appointed President of the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Alumni Association. The president serves a one-year term during their 25th reunion year, collaborating with the Alumni Association on outreach, community events, alumni engagement, and event planning. Congrats, Dr. Oates!
Tofu for Healthy Aging
Our fellow, Dr. Shreya Bhatia, and Director of Home Care, Dr. Won Lee, received a BMC Patient Safety Grant to support Tofu for Healthy Aging! This will be a collaboration between the Boston Medical Center Teaching Kitchen and the Geriatrics Section to hold culinary medicine interactive shared medical appointments for geriatric clinic patients centered on […]
US News Recognition
Congratulations to our Geriatrics Section for being ranked 42 on the national top 50 list by U.S. News and World Report. Being recognized as a high-performing area in U.S. News and World Report is a direct reflection of the expertise that our faculty and staff have contributed to BMC. This would not be possible without […]
Podcast Interview with Dr. Lisa Caruso
Dr. Lisa Caruso was interviewed on March 2, 2024. Check out her interview on the podcast titled, “The Mindful Aging Show.” Learn how she got interested in geriatric medicine and the needs of our patients.
Announcement – ADGAP Board Member
Congratulations to our Fellowship Program Director, Dr. Ryan Chippendale, on being the newest Board Member of the Association of Directors of Geriatrics Academic Programs (ADGAP)!
2023 Top Docs
Pictured left to right: Drs. Hollis Day, Won Lee, Heidi Auerbach, and Lisa Caruso Congratulations to Drs. Heidi Auerbach, Lisa Caruso, Hollis Day and Won Lee on being named Top Doctors this year by Boston Magazine! This recognition comes from Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a healthcare research firm, and peers in the field. We could […]
Dr. Thomas Perls Featured in Podcast: Why Do Some People Live to 100 – And How?
Dr. Thomas Perls, Geriatrician and Director of the New England Centenarian Study, was featured this week in Boston University’s “Question of the Week” podcast. He gave tips on how people could live longer, noting that genetics plays an important role. Check out the podcast “Why Do Some People Live to 100 – And How?”
Boston Magazine’s “Top Docs” 2022
Congratulations to the following Geriatricians for receiving the recognition of Boston Magazine’s Top Doctors!Heidi Auerbach, MD, is the Director of the Geriatrics Outpatient Ambulatory Clinic and is an Assistant Professor at Boston University.Lisa Caruso, MD, MPH, is the Director of Quality and Patient Safety for the Department of Medicine and is an Assistant Professor at Boston […]
Dr. Won Lee Featured in The New York Times
Photo credit: The New York Times Dr. Won Lee was featured in the NYTimes article “More Than 80 Percent of Seniors Are Vaccinated. That’s ‘Not Safe Enough.'” Dr. Lee, along with other clinicians in the Geriatrics home care program, has delivered COVID vaccines to several patients. However, there is still vaccine hesitancy among the over-65 […]
AGS Teachers’ Section Chair
Congratulations to Dr. Megan Young on her election as the next Teachers’ Section Chair for the American Geriatrics Society! As Chair, Dr. Young will lead her colleagues and encourage strategy for education sessions at the annual meeting. This role is a three-year commitment and we are so happy for Dr. Young to have this unique […]