Geriatrics is a branch of internal medicine. It focuses on the management of illness and maintenance of health for older people, encompassing clinical, social, psychological, preventive and rehabilitative health.
Australian trained specialist geriatricians hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP).
Australian medical practitioners committed to clinical practice, research, education and administration in geriatric medicine and related disciplines can apply for members of the Australian & New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine.