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University of Pittsburgh
Council on Aging
Accomplishments
Administrative Structure
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University of
Pittsburgh Council on Aging
The University of Pittsburgh Council on Aging provides
guidance in developing a comprehensive database on research and training
programs in the area of aging at the University of Pittsburgh, identifies
new research and training initiatives in aging for the University of
Pittsburgh, and provides direction in developing research and training
bridges between the University and UPMC. The council’s
members are faculty and administrators from the University’s
Schools of the Health Sciences and Arts
and Sciences.

Accomplishments
The University of Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center together devote more resources to aging than almost any other academic system in the nation. As a result, U.S. News & World Report has ranked University of Pittsburgh Medical Center among the best hospitals in the nation citing 14 of the 16 medical specialties among the best. UPMC was ranked 8th in geriatrics in 2007 out of nearly 2,000 hospitals in the United States. Other age-related rankings for UPMC specialties include: 10th in rheumatology, 11th in psychiatry, 12th neurology and neurosurgery, cancer and orthopedics, 16th in respiratory diseases, 18th in Rehabilitation Medicine and 27th in Endocrinology.
Geriatric Medicine
- The University of Pittsburgh Division of Geriatric Medicine is one of the largest academic geriatric divisions in the United States, and it is considered one of the best. The division is nationally known for its work in age-related medical ethics, nutrition, home care, urinary incontinence, mobility and balance disorders, epidemiology, osteoporosis, chronic pain, heart disease, and dementia.
- The University of Pittsburgh Division of Geriatric Medicine and the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry have both been designated as National Centers of Excellence as defined by the John A. Hartford Foundation of New York City, making us one of the only academic medical centers to receive this designation.. The funding from Hartford Foundation is being used to enhance the university's excellent clinical and research training programs.
- By far, UPMC has more fellowship and board-certified geriatricians than any health system in the region. UPMC's team approach involves geriatricians in comprehensive geriatric care. This feature distinguishes it from the care available at most doctors' offices.
Alzheimer's Disease
Cancer
Psychiatry
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Incontinence
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Urinary Incontinence Programs at UPMC Senior Care – Benedum Geriatric Center combines research and treatment, addressing a major precipitating factor for significant disability and dependency in the elderly. By recognizing the social, financial, and medical impacts caused by this symptom, then treating underlying diseases and conditions, UPMC's doctors, clinicians, and researchers develop treatment guidelines for the global community.

Administrative
Structure
The administrators of the Institute on Aging are:
Neil M. Resnick, MD
Director
Richard Schulz, PhD
Associate director
Shikha Iyengar
Administrative director
An advisory board guides the Institute on Aging, with
input from the University of Pittsburgh's Council on Aging and three
advisory councils that help develop, enhance, and link institute programs:
Clinical Advisory Council
The members of this council are regional experts who provide medical
care to older adults. These experts report on care currently available,
gaps in care, and ways in which the institute's research, educational,
and clinical resources can be used to help patients and clients. The
Clinical Advisory Council also suggests ways to enhance access to UPMC
and community health care services for older adults.
Research Advisory Council
The Research Advisory Council identifies new research opportunities.
Council members are particularly interested in research that involves
multidisciplinary collaboration. To facilitate research, council members
help establish links among researchers, clinical sites, and data. In
addition, the council provides research assistance in regard to grant
applications, subject recruitment, and seminars.
Educational Advisory Council
University curricula and nonacademic continuing education courses and
programs are the focus of the Educational Advisory Council. Council
members work with the University of Pittsburgh to evaluate, develop,
and enhance academic courses and programs (internships, residencies,
and fellowships) and other curricula in the fields of geriatrics, gerontology,
and health services.
To learn more about the Institute on Aging, contact
us.
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