Activity ID
15057Expires
June 30, 2029Format Type
EnduringCME Credit
0.75Fee
$0CME Provider: Massachusetts Medical Society
Description of CME Course
Caring for an aging population demands approaches that meet the growing complexity of older adults’ needs. In this session (recorded March 21, 2026), explore three complementary models that strengthen care delivery: the Geriatric 5Ms for comprehensive assessment, Group Medical Visits to deepen education and engagement, and partnerships with faith communities that expand support networks. Learn how to design sustainable programs that improve outcomes by addressing the cognitive, physical, and spiritual dimensions of aging.
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Commercial Support?
NoNOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.
Educational Objectives
Apply the Geriatric 5Ms framework (Mind, Mobility, Multi-complexity, Medications, and Matters Most) to conduct high-quality, equitable geriatric assessments that address cognitive function, fall prevention, and polypharmacy.
Describe how Group Medical Visits (GMVs) can be adapted to empower older adults and identify strategies to overcome logistical challenges in maintaining a longitudinal GMV curriculum.
Utilize conceptual frameworks linking spirituality to health to conduct effective spiritual assessments during clinical encounters, ensuring a patient-centered approach to holistic care.
Analyze strategies for aligning clinical interventions with patient values and goals while addressing complex biopsychosocial needs such as frailty and caregiver burnout.
Competencies
Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning & Improvement
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Academic Medicine, Inpatient, Outpatient, Physician Executives, Physician Scientists, Rural, Urban, VA/Military
