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The GAP is an interdisciplinary academic program providing a high quality multidisciplinary course of study that focuses on the process of aging and older adults. Courses in the GAP explore social, psychological, and biological aspects of aging while encouraging critical thinking, inquiry, and expansion of contemporary notions of aging. A core component of all GAP course work is the application of course content in real life experience via service learning projects.
04/08/2025
This was an amazing presentation from Jessica Yurtinus on geri-athletics. We are so grateful to all our speakers this spring for taking the time to educate our students!
Jessica Yurtinus, DPT MS is speaking at our Gerontology Academic Program (GAP) at UNR Brownbag Series, the last one this spring, to talk about Geri-Athletics: exercise and athletic performance as we age. Join us, starts in five minutes in the graduate student lounge.
03/13/2025
Did you read about Sanford Center for Aging and GAP in the news? Thank you, Our Town Reno for sharing information!
Dr. Peter Reed, Working for the Respect of Older Adults in Our Community — Our Town Reno While data indicates about 16% of Reno’s population is 65 and older, with about 15% in that age group in Sparks, locally it’s a subset of about 80,000 people often feeling misrepresented in terms of overall priorities. Social isolation is a common tragedy of the older population here and
03/13/2025
Happening now!
We are excited to hear Yun taek Oh, PhD MPP discuss various retirement trajectories and cognitive and mental health outcomes as part of our Gerontology Academic Program (GAP) at UNR brownbag series!
03/13/2025
Happening tomorrow!
Gerontology Academic Program Brownbag Series Featuring Yun taek Oh, PhD MPP Join the University of Nevada, Reno Gerontology Academic Program for its Spring Brownbag Series featuring three amazing speakers on three different dates: Haosen Sun, PhD; Yun taek Oh, PhD MPP; and Jessica Yurtinus, DPT MS. All students and faculty welcome – no registration required. Bring your lu...
02/25/2025
Thank you Haosen Sun for speaking today and discussing building cognitive reserves!
Our GAP Brownbag featuring Haosen Sun, PhD is happening now on the subject of bridging the educational gap. We have a full room!
Gerontology Academic Program (GAP) at UNR
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
University of Nevada, Reno
02/24/2025
The Brownbag Lecture Series starts tomorrow:
Unlocking the secrets of aging: The Gerontology Academic Program hosts a free brownbag series | University of Nevada, Reno Open to students and faculty in the spring
01/21/2025
Today is the first day of the Spring 2025 Semester - welcome back!
01/21/2025
Welcome back, students and faculty!
Welcome back, students! 🌸🎓 Today is the first day of the Spring semester. New semester, new opportunities to grow, learn, and make memories. Whether you're starting fresh or continuing your journey, let's make it a semester to remember! University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine University of Nevada, Reno Gerontology Academic Program (GAP) at UNR
09/25/2024
Scholarships are available for Gerontology Students! Applications open October 1 and close February 15:
Scholarships | School of Medicine | University of Nevada, Reno Scholarships | School of Medicine | University of Nevada, Reno
08/21/2024
Fall is in the air and we are enjoying the Sci FIT Club Fair and Ice Cream Social on the Quad!
07/15/2024
Wednesday is the last day to sign up for a second summer sessions course - Diversify your education with an Introduction to Aging Studies GERO 201 this summer! Access MyNevada to register or email our Gerontology Academic Program at [email protected] with questions. Gerontology Academic Program (GAP) at UNR University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
04/10/2024
Thank you to Dr. Fang Jiang and the students who joined us to hear her presentation on age-related dual decline in cognition and gait. This was the final lecture in our Brownbag spring series, stay tuned for other opportunities with our Gerontology Academic Program. Sanford Center for Aging University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine