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Emily A Johnston1, Noor Abi Rached2, April R Williams3

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Continuing medical education (CME) offers insufficient nutrition training for physicians caring for older adults. Geriatrics CME conferences rarely cover essential nutrition topics, leaving a gap in provider education.

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Continuing medical educationgeriatricsnutritionolder adults

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Medical Education
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Many older adults (≥ 65 years) have multiple chronic conditions, often manageable with nutritional interventions.
  • Nutrition is a critical component of geriatric care but is underrepresented in medical training.
  • Existing gaps in nutrition education persist despite its known benefits for managing chronic diseases in the elderly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the extent to which geriatrics-focused continuing medical education (CME) addresses nutrition training deficits.
  • To evaluate the availability and scope of nutrition education offered at major geriatrics CME conferences.
  • To identify opportunities for improving nutrition education within the CME framework for healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

  • A review of 19 conference agendas from three major geriatrics-related CME conferences between 2018 and 2025.
  • Searched conference agendas for keywords related to nutrition, diet, and specific nutrients.
  • Analyzed the frequency and duration of nutrition-related sessions offered.

Main Results:

  • Nutrition topics were inconsistently provided across geriatrics CME conferences.
  • Some conferences offered no nutrition-related sessions, while others provided minimal time (e.g., 8 minutes).
  • Few sessions specifically addressed critical issues like malnutrition and food security in older adults.

Conclusions:

  • Current geriatrics CME events provide insufficient practical nutrition education to bridge gaps in formal medical training.
  • There is a significant need to enhance the availability and quality of nutrition education at CME conferences for physicians.
  • Increased interdisciplinary collaboration at CME events could improve nutrition education accessibility for healthcare providers.