European training requirements in geriatric medicine 2025: driving competency-based education and harmonisation across Europe

Key Points

• Competency-based education drives enhanced training quality across Europe, ensuring consistency in geriatric medicine practices.
• Harmonisation of educational frameworks aims to tackle the diverse training requirements currently faced in multiple countries.
• This initiative supports healthcare professionals in providing better care for the elderly, resonating with the increasing demand for geriatric expertise.
• Calls for collaborative efforts among educational institutions may enhance the quality of geriatric education and training.