The goals reflected in the enabling legislation for the Program included: the establishment of new Academic Geriatric Resource Centers (AGRCs) on UC health sciences campuses; promotion and improvement of geriatrics education and training for health sciences students, faculty, and staff; education and service for the general public; and research on health care practices in nursing homes. In response to the goals, the AGRCs at UC Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco implement a diverse and impressive range of education programs, community service activities and research on aging and health. Special systemwide initiatives in geriatrics and gerontology are also coordinated through the Office of Health Affairs.

Since its creation, this program has been a successful catalyst for advancing the quality of geriatrics education and for promoting faculty development, service to the elderly, and research on health and aging.