Geriatric study day

Tuesday 23 June 2026 | Virtual event | RCEM accredited for 7-CPD points

The RCEM Geriatrics Virtual Study Day 2026 brings together leading experts in emergency and geriatric medicine to address the growing complexity of caring for older adults in the ED. Through a series of focused, case-based sessions, the programme explores high risk presentations, systems challenges, and communication strategies that influence outcomes for frail and older patients.

The day emphasises practical decision making, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient centred care, equipping clinicians with tools to improve safety, efficiency, and compassionate care for older people in urgent care environments.

Please note, registration for this event will close at 08:00 on Tuesday 23 June.

Learning objectives:

  • Apply structured approaches to assessing complex older patients in the ED
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with polypharmacy, delirium, and frailty to improve patient safety and outcomes
  • Use effective communication frameworks to support shared decision making and end of life discussions in acute care settings
  • Integrate multidisciplinary and system aware strategies to optimise care pathways for older adults across emergency and geriatric services


SLOs covered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 11

GMC domains covered: 1, 2

Who should attend?

Emergency medicine and Geriatric medicine physicians, physician associates, and advanced care practitioners involved in the urgent and emergency care of older adults.

Fees

Please click here to view the registration rates as a PDF.

Non-member all grades except student / retired

£240

Non-member student / retired

£215

Member all grades except student / retired

£120

Member student / retired

£95

If you have any questions about this event, please get in touch with us by emailing events@rcem.ac.uk or calling 020 3931 0700.

Please read our terms and conditions in their entirety before making your booking.