Five years of the Early-Career Geriatricians Initiative (ECGI): reflecting on the past, shaping the present, and envisioning the future

Rosselló-Jiménez D., Ozkok S., Duque S., Ekdahl A., Piotrowicz K., Petrovic M.

European Geriatric Medicine, vol.16, no.3, pp.731-735, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s41999-025-01236-6
  • Journal Name: European Geriatric Medicine
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE
  • Page Numbers: pp.731-735
  • Keywords: Career mobility, Community networks, Continuing, Education, Geriatrics, Medical, Professional development
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: To outline the origins, development, and impact of the Early-Career Geriatricians Initiative (ECGI) within the European Geriatric Medicine Society (EuGMS), while showcasing the diverse research, educational, and career opportunities it offers to the next generations of geriatricians. Findings: ECGI was founded in 2019 to provide networking, research, and mentorship opportunities for early-career geriatricians, leading to structured working groups, congress events, and international collaboration programs over the years. Officially recognized as a Special Interest Group of EuGMS since 2024, the initiative continues to evolve with a focus on greater structure and sustainability. Message: ECGI invites young geriatricians to strengthen collaboration, education, and professional growth within the EuGMS framework.