Linking Research and Practice: The Fellowship Program in Applied Gerontology

Authors

Brian F. Hofland
Michael A. Smyer, Bucknell UniversityFollow
Terrie Wetle
Adrian R. Walter

Publication Date

1987

Description

The Gerontological Society of America encourages policymakers and program directors in the field of aging to make policy and program decisions based on applied research. To aid in achieving this goal, the Society conducts the Fellowship Program in Applied Gerontology (FPAG), which places postdoctoral academic gerontologists for 3 months in agencies and organizations that plan or deliver services to older people. The program's history and accomplishments are described and up-dated.

Journal

Gerontologist

Volume

27

Issue

1

First Page

39

Last Page

45

Department

Psychology

Link to Published Version

http://gerontologist.oxfordjournals.org/content/27/1/39.full.pdf

Recommended Citation

Hofland, Brian F.; Smyer, Michael A.; Wetle, Terrie; and Walter, Adrian R.. "Linking Research and Practice: The Fellowship Program in Applied Gerontology." Gerontologist (1987) : 39-45.