Abstract: The training of geriatric professionals has been classified as a critical talent training project in China, which aims to significantly expand the geriatric medicine workforce and improve the overall quality and expertise of these professionals. The National Health Commission has been implementing the National Geriatrics Talent Training Program since 2021. In this study, taking the National Geriatric Medicine Talent Training Base at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University as an example, we explored the teaching reforms and innovations within the program, and analyzed the strengths and weaknesses encountered during its implementation, in order to further strengthen the capacity building of geriatric professionals in Jiangsu Province and provide valuable insights for future training work.

Key words: national geriatrics talent training, geriatrics, professional capacity building, training base, teaching innovation