The Indiana University Geriatric Medicine Program has been recognized by the John A. Hartford Foundation as one of 24 Centers of Excellence.

Indiana University Geriatrics education and research missions have been recognized as top tier programs by the National Institute on Aging and by a foundation whose sole mission is to im prove the quality of care for the aging population.

Founded in 1929, the John A. Hartford Foundation is a committed champion of training, research and service system innovations that promote the health and independence of America's older adults. Through its grantmaking, the Foundation seeks to strengthen the nation's capacity to provide effective, affordable care to this rapidly increasing older population by educating "aging-prepared" health professionals (physicians, nurses, social workers), and developing innovations that improve and better integrate health and supportive services. The Foundation was established by John A. Hartford. Mr. Hartford and his brother, George L. Hartford, both former chief executives of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, left the bulk of their estates to the Foundation upon their deaths in the 1950's.

Vision
The vision of the IU Geriatrics Program is to be a local and national leader in health care services and scholarship, and support the efforts of health care providers, educators, patients, families, and policymakers to improve the health care and vitality of older adults.

Mission Statement
The mission of the IU Geriatrics Program at the Indiana University School of Medicine is to promote successful aging by improving the quality of health care services for older adults through education, research, and the interdisciplinary team approach to care.

Values

Teamwork- Creating strong partnerships with the interdisciplinary team, the patient, family, and caregivers
Excellence- Expecting excellence in clinical care, education and research
Commitment- Dedicating ourselves to our profession and assuming accountability
Honesty- Demonstrating our sincerity and integrity in all we do
Innovation- Being creative to discover new ways to promote excellence