Geriatrics for Junior (G4J) – Asia – Connect

G4J-Asia-Connect was brought to Singapore for the first time on 9 July 2021.  The event was co-organised by the Geriatric Education and Research Institute (GERI) and Society for Geriatric Medicine Singapore (SGMS), in partnership with the European Academy for Medicine of Ageing (EAMA) and Association for Elderly Medicine Education (AEME), UK. 'G4J Connect' Ethos aspires to promote the recruitment of junior doctors into Geriatrics by highlighting the positives associated with a career in the speciality, whilst challenging the stereotypes associated with it. We were privileged to have Prof Adam Gordon, President Elect of the British Geriatrics Society, to address the participants and deliver the welcome speech.

Dr Rachel Cheong, GERI's Programme Director, designed the contents based on the learning needs of Singapore non-specialist doctors who might be interested in exploring Geriatric Medicine. This virtual webinar, designed for junior doctors, aimed to deliver relevant and useful clinical updates on the subspecialties of Geriatric Medicine. Some of the contents were shared "by juniors, for juniors", in order to achieve a non-intimidating and interactive environment for participants to learn. During the feedback session, 70% of respondents were considering a career in Geriatric Medicine in the future.

EAMA plans to position Singapore as the main hub in Asia to deliver the first G4J-Asia-Connect to bring together the worldwide Geriatric Communities. Led by A/Prof. James Alvin Low, GERI's Education Development Team, was invited by EAMA to support the organisation and delivery of G4J-Asia-Connect in Singapore.