American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

What American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry does

The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) is a nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1978 and headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. It serves more than 1,000 geriatric psychiatrists, healthcare professionals, scientists, and advocates across the United States, Canada, and abroad who are focused on the mental health of aging adults. The organization functions as the only national body dedicated specifically to the geriatric psychiatry subspecialty, addressing a market context in which only 5% of psychiatrists specialize in older-adult care despite a projected U.S. population of 72.1 million people aged 65+ by 2030. Day-to-day operations are run through Parthenon Management, with Kelsey Sweeney serving as Executive Director.

AAGP's product portfolio is built around education, credentialing, and community. Core offerings include the Annual Meeting (with confirmed rotations through 2028), the biennial Geriatric Psychiatry Board Review Course, a Certificate Program in Geriatric Mental Health (15 on-demand modules with up to 5 years of access), an Online Trainee Curriculum, the AAGP Job Board, and the AAGP Journal Club. The organization co-publishes the peer-reviewed American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and an open access companion journal with Elsevier, and runs an annual awards program spanning 10 named honors. Distribution is primarily digital via aagponline.org, supplemented by in-person meetings and member-only portal access.

The revenue model is diversified across five streams. Membership dues are tier-priced: psychiatrist $345/year, non-psychiatrist health professional $295, retired $180, and student/trainee $50, with calendar-year billing. The Certificate Program carries a one-time $500 fee, the Job Board charges $400 member / $500 non-member per 90-day listing, and additional income is generated through Annual Meeting registration, journal and eNews advertising, and corporate sponsorships. Marketing and member acquisition rely on community-led engagement through the website, bi-weekly eNews, social channels (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram), and the Annual Meeting rather than paid acquisition.

Name

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

Legal name

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

Website

https://aagponline.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) is a nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1978 serving 1,000+ geriatric psychiatrists and healthcare professionals through educational programs, peer-reviewed publications, an annual meeting, a job board, and policy advocacy for older-adult mental health.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology (Dementia/Memory Disorders) (HLAKAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD) (HSABAIAF), Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment & Care Planning (HLADALAA)

Keywords

• Geriatric mental health
• Professional membership association
• Continuing medical education
• Psychiatry board review
• Mental health advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Brentwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected from psychiatrists, non-psychiatrist health professionals, students, trainees, and retired members. Membership runs January through December each year.
2. Certificate Program: One-time $500 USD fee for the AAGP Certificate Program in Geriatric Mental Health, which includes 15 pre-recorded on-demand modules, monthly live office hours, and access for up to 5 years. Available exclusively to AAGP members.
3. Job Board Listings: Revenue from posting job listings on the AAGP Job Board. Listings remain active for 90 days. Member rate: $400; Non-member rate: $500; Renewal: $300.
4. Annual Meeting Revenue: Registration fees for the AAGP Annual Meeting, which is the premier gathering for geriatric mental health professionals. Also includes sponsorship and exhibit revenue.
5. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from advertising in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, bi-weekly eNews, website display ads, and sponsorship of the Annual Meeting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) is a nonprofit professional membership organization that serves as the national community for geriatric psychiatrists, health professionals, scientists, and advocates. It sells annual memberships, hosts an annual educational meeting, offers a Certificate Program in Geriatric Mental Health and a Board Review Course, publishes the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, and operates a job board connecting healthcare employers with geriatric psychiatry candidates.

Product overview

The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry operates as a professional membership organization offering a portfolio of educational programs, publications, career resources, and professional development services for geriatric mental health professionals. The core offerings include the Annual Meeting (annual conference), the Geriatric Psychiatry Board Review Course (biennial live webinar), the Certificate Program in Geriatric Mental Health (15-module on-demand program), and the Online Trainee Curriculum. Additional services include a Job Board for career placement, the AAGP Fellowships Program recognizing professional achievement, the Scholars Program for mentorship, Journal Club events, the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry publication, Annual Awards recognizing excellence, and a Member Portal providing exclusive resources. The organization also provides patient education resources and advocacy initiatives supporting geriatric mental health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AAGP Annual Meeting The premier annual in-person gathering for professionals dedicated to advancing mental health care of aging adults, featuring innovative educational sessions, research presentations, and networking opportunities. Held annually at rotating U.S. locations (2027: San Diego; 2028: Orlando; 2026: Arlington, VA).
• Geriatric Psychiatry Board Review Course A comprehensive, high-yield educational program delivered as a live webinar every two years, designed to support clinicians preparing for the geriatric psychiatry board examination with evidence-based practice focus and board-style self-assessment questions.
• Certificate Program in Geriatric Mental Health A self-paced educational program featuring 15 pre-recorded on-demand modules covering core and advanced topics in geriatric psychiatry, with monthly live interactive office hours with national leaders. One-time fee of $500 USD with up to 5 years of access. Available exclusively to AAGP members, delivered via the TPN.health platform.
• Online Trainee Curriculum A video series providing trainees with self-paced learning from experts in the field of geriatric psychiatry, hosted on the AAGP member portal.
• AAGP Job Board An online job posting platform connecting geriatric psychiatry job seekers with healthcare institutions and academic centers hiring across the United States. Listings active for 90 days. Member rate $400, non-member rate $500, renewal $300.
• AAGP Fellowships Program A recognition program offering Fellow, Distinguished Fellow, and Future Leaders Fellowship designations that honor professional achievement, leadership, and service to geriatric psychiatry.
• Scholars Program A mentorship and career development program for medical students and psychiatry residents interested in pursuing a geriatric psychiatry fellowship.
• AAGP Journal Club A quarterly virtual journal club event featuring guest speakers discussing recently published articles in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
• American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry The authoritative peer-reviewed journal of the field of geriatric psychiatry, published in partnership with Elsevier, containing articles on diagnosis, classification, epidemiological and biological correlates, and psychopharmacology treatments, with a companion open-access journal covering open science, education, and practice.
• AAGP Annual Awards Program A recognition awards program honoring excellence in geriatric psychiatry research, clinical care, education, leadership, and service, including the Distinguished Scientist Award, Barry Lebowitz Early Career Scientist Award, Educator of the Year, and other named honors.
• Member Portal & Resource Hub Member-only access to clinical tools, educational materials, clinical guidelines, recorded presentations, committee materials, and other professional resources supporting clinical practice, research, and professional development for geriatric psychiatry practitioners.
• Patient & Caregiver Resources Educational resources, clinical guidance, and information for older adult patients and their caregivers covering mental health conditions affecting older adults including depression, anxiety, dementia, and behavioral health concerns.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 members across the U.S., Canada, and abroad
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ElseviercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElsevier publishes the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, the authoritative source of information for the rapidly developing field of geriatric psychiatry. Elsevier also publishes the open access journal The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry: Open Science, Education, and Practice.
• Professional Risk Management Services (PRMS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPRMS manages The Psychiatrists' Program, a full-service medical professional liability insurance program for behavioral healthcare providers. Listed as a partner of AAGP with advertising and sponsorship relationship.
• Psych CongressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPsych Congress is the nation's number one conference on practical psychopharmacology. Listed as a partner organization with collaborative relationship for mental health education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Alzheimer's Association: A large nonprofit advancing dementia care, research, and support. While its primary focus is patient/caregiver-facing, it offers professional education, conferences, and clinical resources that intersect with AAGP's cognitive and behavioral health mission for older adults.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): A major U.S. advocacy nonprofit for mental health, with significant education and policy activity in serious mental illness across the lifespan including older adults. It is thematically adjacent to AAGP's mission and competes for advocacy attention in geriatric mental health.

Regional players

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): The largest U.S. membership association for nurse practitioners, many of whom practice in geriatric and psychiatric settings and would be potential non-psychiatrist AAGP members. Overlaps in audience and educational programming, though AANP's mission is broader primary/specialty care rather than geriatric psychiatry.

Direct peers

• American Geriatrics Society (AGS): A national nonprofit membership association for healthcare professionals focused on the care of older adults. Like AAGP, AGS offers an annual meeting, journal, continuing education, advocacy, and a job/career center, with significant overlap in target members practicing geriatric medicine.
• American Association for Geriatrics (AGS) — note: same as American Geriatrics Society entry above; included as the canonical referent: Already listed as American Geriatrics Society; no separate additional organization of the same name is added to avoid duplication.
• International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA): An international multidisciplinary membership organization advancing mental health for older adults. Closely mirrors AAGP in mission, audience (geriatric psychiatrists and allied professionals), educational programs, and congress-style annual meetings, making it the most directly comparable global peer.
• Gerontological Society of America (GSA): The largest multidisciplinary society in the U.S. devoted to aging research, education, and practice. Overlaps with AAGP on annual scientific meetings, peer-reviewed journals, advocacy, and members who study late-life mental health, though GSA's scope is broader than AAGP's clinical-psychiatry focus.

Broad incumbents

• American Psychiatric Association (APA): The largest U.S. membership organization for psychiatrists, offering similar annual meetings, journals, CME, advocacy, and member benefits. It competes with AAGP for psychiatrist mindshare and dues, though AAGP remains the dedicated home for the geriatric subspecialty.
• American Psychological Association (APA): The largest U.S. professional association for psychologists. It overlaps with AAGP on continuing education, journals, advocacy, and members (e.g., clinical psychologists) who work with older adults, but its scope is the entire psychology profession.
• American Academy of Neurology (AAN): A large U.S. specialty association for neurologists offering CME, journals (including on cognitive and behavioral neurology), annual meetings, and advocacy. It overlaps with AAGP in the cognitive/behavioral neurology domain but at a broader specialty level rather than geriatric psychiatry specifically.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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