About Us
The Oregon Geriatric Education Center (OGEC) is dedicated to improving the care of older adults in Oregon through collaborative, interdisciplinary, continuing education and professional development.
The OGEC is a consortium of key faculty and staff from the following institutions:
- Oregon Health & Science University Schools of Nursing, Medicine, and Dentistry
- Oregon State University Extension Service
- Portland State University Institute on Aging
A key strength of the OGEC consortium is the diversity of its multi-disciplinary team. Consortium members bring together geriatric expertise in nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, social science and health policy.
By the year 2040, the population of adults in Oregon aged 60-74 will increase by approximately 130%. The estimated population of adults aged 75 and older will increase by 170%. The state of Oregon has few board certified geriatricians to provide care to this growing population. The OGEC is dedicated to the preparation of health professionals and service providers to optimally care for older adults.
History
John R. Walsh, M.D.
John R. Walsh M.D. was the founding director of the OGEC and a pioneer in the field of geriatrics. As chief of geriatrics for the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Dr. Walsh established one of the first geriatric fellowship programs in the United States. Dr. Walsh passed away in 1995, but his legacy continues through the work of the Oregon Geriatric Education Center.
Purpose
The OGEC’s activities are linked to national goals that are focused on increasing the numbers of persons who are trained to deliver high quality care to older adults.
Accomplishments
Over the past 20 years, the OGEC has trained thousands of learners through its educational programs. In 2008 – 2009 alone, the OGEC delivered geriatric-specific training to nearly 2,500 attendees.
Check out where we've been and where we're going
Purpose
The OGEC’s activities are linked to national goals that are focused on increasing the numbers of persons who are trained to deliver high quality care to older adults.
Accomplishments
Over the past 20 years, the OGEC has trained thousands of health professionals through its educational programs. In 2008 – 2009 alone, the OGEC delivered geriatric-specific training to nearly 2,500 learners.
Check out where we've been and where we're going
