Emily Harris

Emily Harris, a freelance journalist and Harvard medical student, dives into the pressing need for better geriatrics education. She reveals the current inconsistencies in geriatrics training across U.S. medical schools. Key barriers include misunderstanding the field and a lack of accountability. Harris also highlights successful models like early exposure and interprofessional training. Through systems-level changes, she advocates for integrating age-friendly principles into routine healthcare, ensuring physicians are equipped to care for older adults.