Advances in Aging Lecture Series
The Geriatric Emergency Department
Date: August 10, 2026
Time: 12-1 pm MST
Speaker: Samantha Jane Russell, MD
Bio: Dr. Samantha Russell is an internal medicine specialist with subspecialties in geriatric and palliative medicine. She completed her medical education and training at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. Her research work includes publications on topics such as long COVID in older adults, interventions for symptom reduction in myeloproliferative neoplasms, and ovarian cancer diagnostics and treatment. She currently works as an inpatient geriatric consultant at Banner University Medical Center Tucson, with a passion for managing delirium and improving hospital experiences for older adults.
Objectives:
- Discuss the importance of a geriatric emergency department
- Describe the elements of a geriatric emergency department
- Explain the process for emergency departments to become geriatric certified
Accreditation Statement:
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement(s):
All faculty, CME planning committee members, and the CME office reviewers have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with commercial interests that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.
Additional Resources:
For more information on aging-related topics please see our Elder Care Interprofessional Provider Sheets and Care Partner Information Sheets.