UC San Diego Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care

Our Division We have the best of both worlds — fantastic physicians providing comprehensive care to older adults, and researchers developing a greater understanding of the aging process to optimize our later years in life. Our Mission Geriatrics & Gerontology: To optimize the experience of aging through excellence in clinical care, inspired teaching, and transformative research. Palliative Care: To provide equitable, compassionate, team-based care to all of those affected by serious illness by addressing emotional, physical, social, and spiritual wellbeing using clinical excellence, advocacy, innovation, and education. Our Vision Geriatrics & Gerontology: To create a better world for aging people. Palliative Care: To create an environment at UCSDH where every patient and family has access to team members who are experienced in using palliative care skills.