Geriatric competency should be embedded throughout the primary care system

Key Points

• To advocate for the integration of geriatric competency training into the primary care system for better elderly care.
• Reflection on the first five years of practice by Dr. Samantha Rossi.
• Discussion on the gaps in training related to care of the elderly.
• Identified challenges in current family medicine training regarding elderly care.
• Highlighted the importance of competency in geriatric care for primary care providers.