Kristin
Zimmerman,
PharmD
Associate Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Kristin Zimmerman, PharmD, BCGP, is an associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Pharmacy in the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science. She practices at the VCU Center for Advanced Health Management, focusing on ambulatory older adult care. Her interprofessional work emphasizes deprescribing, medication appropriateness, shared decision-making, and cognitive disorders. Her interests include advancing age-friendly, patient-centered care, integrating allied health professionals, and shaping quality-driven health policy that supports comprehensive, team-based care across healthcare settings.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background: High-quality geriatrics education and care include interprofessional collaboration rooted in mutual respect and shared values. Grounded in the 4Ms of Age-Friendly Care, the Creating Interprofessional Readiness for Complex & Aging Adults (CIRCAA) program is a continuing education program for healthcare practitioners seeking practice-based geriatrics training. Scholars assess their interprofessional readiness and geriatrics knowledge and experience at baseline and completion.Methods:Longitudinal assessment and demographic data from four cohorts (2020-2023) were analyzed. Change…