About Us

The mission of the Johns Hopkins University Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology is to provide the highest level of health care to older adults, and to discover, translate and teach new knowledge through education and research. We aim to be an inclusive and vibrant academic community that sets the international standard for clinical care, education, and scientific discovery focused on improving the health of older adults.

  • Clinical Services

    We offer long-term and community care through a number of clinical services, including the Beacham Center’s primary care services, inpatient consultative services, individualized care program (ElderPlus PACE), and home-based medicine.

  • Research

    Whether exploring the biology of healthy aging, studying the health services offered to adults or looking at a multi-disciplinary approach that combines policy and medicine, the Division’s researchers are pushing the level of knowledge and quality of service further.

  • Education & Training

    The Division’s education and training programs offer mentoring and individualized instruction. Programs include summer training, clinical and research fellowships and continuing education programs to prepare the next generation to better serve an aging society.

News and Announcements

Learn more about the division’s latest news and advancements in the fields of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology.

Division History

Created in 1983, the Johns Hopkins Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology grew out of the Division of Chronic and Community Medicine begun in 1963 on the campus of Baltimore City Hospitals (which is now the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center). At that time, Mason F. Lord, MD, instituted a community outreach program and formal review for each patient in the existing nursing home and chronic hospital on the site with the goal of finding placements for the patients at community sites whenever possible.

His pioneering work on behalf of the institutionalized elderly continues to inspire the division as it evolves. While all of our directors have used Dr. Lord’s philosophy to guide their efforts, two other directors stand out for their contributions.

Notable accomplishments of the Mosaic Initiative

Division Photos

Human aging project luncheon
JHM Clinical Awards
Geriatric Team
Members of the Mosaic Initiative
Members of the Mosaic Initiative at an event
Staff putting together donations for the annual food drive
Staff putting together donations for the annual food drive
PUMCH with FutureCare
  • Geriatric Medicine Division Picture

  • Members of the Mosaic Initiative

  • Members of the Mosaic Initiative at an event

  • Geriatric staff (and some faculty) organizes food for our annual food drive to be distributed to patients connected to the Beacham clinic, JHOME and PACE. 

  • Geriatric staff (and some faculty) organizes food for our annual food drive to be distributed to patients connected to the Beacham clinic, JHOME and PACE. 

  • PUMCH with FutureCare

Charitable Giving

Further our mission to improve the lives of older adults by making a charitable donation to the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology.