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CGM DGM

Certificate & Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (CGM & DGM)

Description

The Certificate in Geriatric Medicine (CGM) and Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (DGM) are credentials awarded by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), developed in collaboration with the British Geriatrics Society (BGS).

Designed for healthcare professionals who are not geriatricians, these two examinations offer candidates the opportunity to evidence their knowledge and clinical skills in the healthcare of older adults. Find out more about the CGM and DGM below.

Certificate in Geriatric Medicine (CGM)

The Certificate of Geriatric Medicine (CGM) tests candidates' knowledge of healthcare for older adults across a range of settings.

CGM

Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (DGM)

The Diploma of Geriatric Medicine (DGM) follows on from the Certificate in Geriatric Medicine (CGM) and recognises clinical skills in the care of older adults.

DGM

Examining for the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (DGM)

Find out more about what to expect as an examiner for the Diploma in Geriatric Medicine. Applications to be an examiner are currently closed.


 

DGM examiner
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