Global education and training in geriatrics: mapping transnational initiatives and their complementarities

Romero-Ortuño R.; Arai H.; Assantachai P.; Avila Funes J.A.; Farrugia-Bonello R.; Casey S.; Chen L.-K.; Cheung G.; Dhesi J.; Ecarnot F.; Flicker L.; Fülöp T.; Goel A.; Gordon A.L.; Gouiaa R.; Gregson C.L.; Gutiérrez Robledo L.M.; Jauregui J.R.; Kotsani M.; Macijauskienė J.; Maggi S.; Martin F.C.; Masud T.; Merchant R.A.; Michel J.-P.; Montero-Odasso M.; Morsch P.; Münzer T.; Nair B.K.; Parodi J.F.; Pearson G.M.E.; Petrovic M.; Piotrowicz K.; Roller-Wirnsberger R.; Sieber C.C.; Sneddon G.; Tan M.P.; van der Velde N.; Wee R.; Vassallo M.; Polidori M.C. · European Geriatric Medicine (2026) · DOI: 10.1007/s41999-026-01418-w

Resumen

Aim: To map and characterise major transnational initiatives in education and training in geriatrics, and to explore complementarities to support a more coherent and equitable global framework. Findings: Multiple transnational programmes operate across a wide spectrum of structures, educational approaches, and content, reflecting diverse regional priorities and stages of development. Message: Coordinated collaboration amongst initiatives is essential to build global capacity, promote equity, and ensure sustainability in geriatrics education and workforce development. © The Author(s) 2026.

Instituciones: Universidad de San Martín de Porres