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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Program

Indian Health Geriatric Scholars (GeriScholars)

 

APPLY FOR THE GERISCHOLARS PROGRAM
2026 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY BY JULY 7, 2026

 

The Indian Health Geriatric Scholars (GeriScholars) Program helps primary care providers and pharmacists to improve elder care and offer a focus on dementia diagnosis and management. The GeriScholars Program was developed in partnership with the Veteran Affairs (VA) Office of Rural Health Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  and follows the successful VA Geriatric Scholars Program Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  model.

Program Overview

Infographic. Indian Health GeriScholars Reach. 55 Primary Care Physicians, NPs, PAs, and Pharmacists. 43 Tribal Facilities. 11 IHS Areas. Data from 2023-2026

This year-long program provides health care professionals with intensive training, mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities to strengthen elder care in their communities.

Each cohort is limited to 20 participants for a personalized learning experience.

During the year, GeriScholars:

  • Complete an intensive geriatrics training course through an approved program.
  • Develop and implement a mentored geriatric improvement project at their facility.
  • Participate in ongoing education, training, and peer support.

GeriScholars Map

View our map to see who the GeriScholars are and where they are located.

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Doctor and patient

Eligibility

During application periods, the GeriScholars Program is open to the following health care providers working in IHS, tribal, or urban Indian health programs:

  • Primary Care Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
  • Physician Assistants (PAs)
  • Pharmacists

Applicants must provide an endorsement from the CEO or clinical supervisor of the sponsoring facility.