UNE GEMs Needed
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-WANTS YOUR HELP
33rd Maine Geriatrics Conference
GEMs (Geriatrics Education Mentors) Needed
May 19-20, 2026, Bar Harbor, ME
The 33rd Maine Geriatric’s Conference is being held at the Harborside Hotel, The Bar Harbor Club on Tuesday, May 19 - Wednesday, May 20th, 2026. This conference is chaired by the University of New England (UNE). UNE has funding to pay the registration fee and offer an additional $40 for 6 MAR members to attend. They pay for lunch and breakfast each day. There is, however, a cost to you for overnight stays and evening meals.
Individuals who are either students or retirees would act as “Geriatrics Education Mentors” (GEMs) in the audience. The role of a GEM is to listen, participate in the sessions and any Fireside Chats offered and monitor the speaker who should be presenting their information in user friendly language. GEMs are encouraged to be active participants in the conference.
The conference provides healthcare practitioners, service providers, and others with interests in the field of aging to share ideas, ask questions, and develop or support strategies affecting older adults in all care settings. Addressing the disparities and to optimize aging.
Check out the full schedule: Geriatrics Conference | University of New England in Maine
There will be world-renowned speakers that will focus on “Aging in Maine” unique challenges and opportunities. The cost of a room and evening meals is your responsibility. The registration of $140 and an additional $40 for expenses is covered by UNE. Registration closes May 11th. This is an opportunity to educate yourself on aging topics along with helping the medical community improve education and communication with their patients.
👉 Register Now Before the Deadline:
https://mainepremiereventplanning.ticketspice.com/33rd-maine-geriatrics-conference
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For further information contact: Marilyn Gugliucci, MA, PhD, AGHEF, AGSF, NAOMEF
Board Chair, Gerontological Society of America (GSA), D.C.
Professor & Director, Geriatrics Education & Research
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Email:mgugliucci@une.edu
(207) 602-2453(O) / (207)-423-0472(C)
Be sure to advise her that you are a MAR member interested in the “GEM” program.