Online training in care for older adults
Strengthening care for older adults: IAGG e-TRIGGER AFMEE 2026–2027
Strengthening care for older adults: IAGG e-TRIGGER AFMEE 2026–2027
Family doctors play a central role in helping older people maintain their health, independence and quality of life. From managing acute illness and persistent pain to supporting carers and recovery, many of the challenges of ageing are part of everyday family medicine.
The IAGG e-TRIGGER AFMEE Online Training in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology offers an opportunity to deepen this knowledge and learn alongside colleagues across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Applications are open for the 2026–2027 cohort, starting on 19 November 2026.
Why might family doctors take part?
The programme covers topics relevant to care in the community, including healthy ageing, caregiver support, pain, rehabilitation and sleep. Case discussions, scientific papers and multidisciplinary team activities provide opportunities to connect learning with practice, develop leadership skills and build an international professional network.
Who can apply?
The programme welcomes physicians and physicians in training, medical students, other healthcare professionals involved in the care of older adults, and academic, clinical and community leaders. It also suits professionals who do not have access to specialised teaching in geriatrics and gerontology at their institution.
How the programme works
- 12 monthly online sessions, led by international experts.
- Three hours per session: Thursdays, 14:00–17:00 CET/CEST (Central European time, with seasonal clock changes).
- Recorded sessions available for later viewing if you cannot attend live.
- Interactive learning: real-world cases, annotated scientific papers and regional team activities with trainees in your language.
- Assessment: session quizzes and a final exam (quiz); tutors also consider active participation in live sessions.
Participants who successfully complete 10 of the 12 course quizzes plus the final exam can earn an IAGG World certificate recognising 60 hours of training. This includes 36 hours of lectures, team activities, article-based learning and self-directed study.
2026–2027 programme
All sessions run from 14:00 to 17:00 CET/CEST.
| Date |
Topic |
| 19 November 2026 |
Healthy Ageing: From Measurement to Action |
| 17 December 2026 |
Acute Geriatric Medicine: When Older Adults Become Acutely Ill |
| 21 January 2027 |
Ageing in Place, Long-Term Care and Caregiver Support |
| 18 February 2027 |
Neurological Disorders Beyond Dementia |
| 18 March 2027 |
Pain in Older Adults |
| 15 April 2027 |
Ageing in a Changing Climate |
| 20 May 2027 |
The Older Surgical Patient: Perioperative Geriatrics |
| 17 June 2027 |
Swallowing, Hydration and Bowel Health |
| 22 July 2027 |
From Biology of Ageing to Geroscience |
| 19 August 2027 |
Ageism |
| 16 September 2027 |
Geriatric Rehabilitation and Recovery of Function |
| 21 October 2027 |
Sleep and Circadian Health in Later Life |
Additional interactive team activities are planned throughout the course.
Fees and scholarships
Fees depend on the average annual income in the participant’s country, as set out in the brochure. All amounts are in Swiss francs (CHF).
| Country’s mean annual income |
Standard fee |
Student fee |
| Below CHF 1,500 |
CHF 300 |
CHF 150 |
| CHF 1,500–13,000 |
CHF 600 |
CHF 300 |
| Above CHF 13,000 |
CHF 1,200 |
CHF 600 |
Student rates require proof of university or high-school registration. A limited number of scholarships are available, and early application is recommended. Contact the programme team for scholarship eligibility details.
How to apply
- Visit the IAGG e-TRIGGER AFMEE website and complete the online application form on the Registration page.
- Your application will be reviewed by the e-TRIGGER AFMEE Board.
- Once accepted, pay the course fee through the programme website by credit card or PayPal.
Questions or scholarship enquiries: contact_etrigger.afmee@hset.org
About the organisers
The e-TRIGGER programme (e-TRaining In Gerontology and GERiatrics) was developed by the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics–Federation of Geriatric Education (IAGG-FGE) and the Health Sciences e-Training Foundation (HSeT) to expand access to education in gerontology and geriatrics.