AAGP members will have several opportunities to be involved with the association during the Annual Meeting. Take advantage of the following to learn how the association is impacting the field of geriatric psychiatry and how you can play a part. For more information, contact AAGP's Carrie Stankiewicz at cstankiewicz@AAGPonline.org.

AAGP Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, March 15
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The AAGP Board of Directors meeting is open to any member who wishes to observe.

Annual Members' Business Meeting
Sunday, March 18
1:15 – 2:00 PM
The Members' Business Meeting is a chance for members to hear from and talk with the AAGP leadership, so please plan to participate in this important meeting.

Committee Meetings

AAGP Committees help to accomplish the work of the association throughout the year, meeting face-to-face at the annual meeting and continuing business by conference call and email during the year. It is not necessary to join the committee in order to attend the meeting; all members are invited to attend any of the committee meetings listed below (unless otherwise indicated).

Saturday, March 17
Education Committee 9:15 – 10:15 AM
Disaster Preparedness Task Force 9:15 – 10:15 AM
CME Committee 1:15 – 2:15 PM

Sunday, March 18
AAGP-PAC Board (closed meeting – board members only) 7:30 – 9:00 AM
Past Presidents (AAGP past presidents only) 7:30 – 8:30 AM
Public Policy and Communications Committee 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Teaching and Training Committee 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Research Committee 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Diversity Committee 4:00 – 5:00 PM
Clinical Practice Committee 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Monday, March 19
Annual Meeting Program Committee 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Nominations Committee 9:00 – 10:00 AM
(open for public comment 9:00 – 9:20; closed meeting 9:20 – 10:00)

Caucuses and Interest Groups

AAGP's Caucuses and Interest Groups meet informally at the annual meeting to discuss topics of special interest to each group. No formal membership in the groups is required; simply stop by to join any of the discussions.

Saturday, March 17

Retirement Age Caucus
9:15 – 10:15 AM
This forum is an opportunity for members of retirement age, or approaching retirement age, to discuss issues related to retirement and the roles retiring members can take in the AAGP.

Gay and Lesbian Members Interest Group
2:30 – 3:30 PM
This forum is an opportunity to discuss professional issues relevant to gay and lesbian attendees and the roles members can take in the organization.

International Medical Graduates (IMG) Caucus
2:30 – 3:30 PM
This caucus provides a forum to discuss issues relevant to IMGs, including impact of being an IMG on career decisions, and roles and opportunities for IMG members within AAGP.

VA Caucus
2:30 – 3:30 PM
This forum is an opportunity for those who work in the VA or are interested in the VA to discuss issues related to mental health care and older veterans.

Sunday, March 20

Advanced Practice Nurses Interest Group
9:00 – 10:00 AM
All advanced practice nurses who attend the AAGP meeting are invited to meet to discuss their participation with AAGP and their role in the late-life mental health care system.

MIT Caucus
9:00 – 10:00 AM
This forum is an opportunity for AAGP members-in-training to discuss MIT participation within AAGP and issues related to training and career development.

Women's Interest Group
12:00 – 1:00 PM
This forum is an opportunity for discussion of professional issues relevant to women professionals in the late-life mental health field and the roles women can take in the organization.

Ethnic Minorities Interest Group
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
This interest group is an opportunity for discussion of professional issues relevant to minority professionals in the late-life mental health field and the roles members can take in the organization.