Reena Karani

Dr. Karani is a clinician who has cared for patients for over 20 years with a commitment to maximizing their independence and quality of life, an educator who is passionate about the integration of geriatric medical education into health professions training across the continuum, and a strong advocate for health equity, anti-racism and justice. An AGS member since 2001, Dr. Karani has volunteered in several roles, including as Chair of the AGS Education Committee, a member of various mentoring programs, a dedicated research abstract reviewer, and Chair of the 2019 Annual Meeting Program Committee. In 2006, she developed the Medical Education Paper Session for the AGS Annual Meeting, and, over 15 years later, it still serves as an annual opportunity to showcase the best scholarship in geriatrics and palliative care education.