On November 8, 2025, the Fifth Academic Conference of the General Practice Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, hosted by the General Practice Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, organized by Weinan Central Hospital, and co-organized by the General Practice Branch of the Weinan Medical Association, concluded successfully in Weinan City, Shaanxi Province.

The conference closely revolved around the core theme of "Empowering and Enhancing Capabilities, Proactive Leadership, Functional Protection, and Enjoying the Golden Age", gathering nearly 400 experts, scholars, and young backbone members from the fields of general practice and geriatrics across the country. Focusing on the core demands of elderly health, it centered on key topics such as new progress in geriatric research, improvement of general practitioners' job competence, and practical integration of medical treatment and prevention as well as medical care and elderly care. Carry out interdisciplinary academic discussions and experience sharing to inject new impetus into the high-quality development of geriatric general practice.

Professor Fan Li, the president of the Chinese Society of Geriatrics, in his speech, reviewed the development process of the General Practice Branch, highly affirmed the leading and exemplary role of general practice in improving the health conditions of the elderly, and emphasized the need to take disciplinary innovation as the starting point, focus on the core health needs of the elderly, and consolidate the support of general practice for the construction of a Healthy China. We have high expectations for the high-quality development of general practice disciplines in the future.

Professor Feng Mei, the president of the General Practice Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Shanxi Bethune Hospital, pointed out in her speech that general practice is an important cornerstone for achieving healthy aging. The branch will continue to promote the improvement of the discipline system and the construction of the talent team, deepen cross-regional academic exchanges and cooperation, and help enhance the elderly health service capabilities at the grassroots level.

Professor Qiao Fan, vice president of the General Practice Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and president of Weinan Central Hospital, stated that as the organizing unit, they will take this conference as an opportunity to absorb cutting-edge concepts and practical experience, continuously strengthen the construction of the local general practice discipline, and contribute to improving the quality and efficiency of regional elderly health services.

Professor Wang Jingtong from the Geriatrics Department of Peking University People's Hospital presided over the opening ceremony and extended a warm welcome to all the guests present.

The academic feast was full of highlights, with a gathering of renowned experts offering their wisdom

The academic content of this conference is both profound and high-level, with many authoritative experts in various fields delivering significant sharing.

Professor Fan Li, the president of the Chinese Society of Geriatrics, was the first to deliver a lecture on the theme of "Disability Prevention and Active Aging", profoundly expounding the core value of maintaining elderly function and conducting early intervention under the general medical system, providing fundamental guidance for clinical practice.

Professor Feng Mei, the president of the General Practice Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, focused on "The Promotion and Implementation of Full Life Cycle Immunization and Vaccine Prescriptions", systematically interpreting the significant importance of immunization management to the health of the elderly and providing practical guidance for grassroots diagnosis and treatment.

Professor Yu Xiaosong, the academic leader of the General Practice Department of China Medical University, systematically expounded on "Promoting the High-Quality Development of General Practice and Building an integrated medical and health service System", providing a macroscopic perspective for the future development direction of general practice.

Professor Wang Jingtong shared her cutting-edge research on "Gut-Brain Axis and Intestinal Microbiota Transplantation", revealing the potential connection between digestive system health and systemic diseases (especially neurological diseases), providing a new perspective for general practice diagnosis and treatment.

Professor Wang Shuang from the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University shared her research on "Empowering with Digital Intelligence to Build a Value-Based General Medical Service System", demonstrating the broad prospects of digital intelligence empowering chronic disease management at the grassroots level.

Professor Wang Zhiyi from Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital gave a lecture and shared his practical experience on the theme of "How to Conduct Clinical Research in General Practice".

Professor Li Shuangqing from West China Hospital of Sichuan University conducted an in-depth analysis of "Thoughts on the Development of Primary Medical Care under the Integration of Medical Treatment and Prevention". Professor Ding Yipeng from Hainan Provincial People's Hospital introduced the innovative practice of "The Application of Digital Therapeutics in the Management of Respiratory Chronic Diseases at the Grassroots Level". Professor Luo Leiming from the General Hospital of the People's Liberation Army of China explained the complex connections between "coexisting heart and kidney diseases and mutual harm between heart and kidney" and the issues that general practitioners should pay attention to. Professor Ge Wei from Xijing Hospital of Air Force Medical University interprets the latest progress of "Updated Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in the Elderly and Strategy Exploration". Professor Huang Lihong from China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University analyzed the comorbidity management of "Chronic heart Failure and sarcopenia". Professor Zhai Yanping from Shanxi Bethune Hospital explained the practical norms of the "Chinese Expert Consensus on the Application of Geriatric Syndrome Techniques". Professor Yang Yan from Xijing Hospital of Air Force Medical University shared her insights on "Empowering the Role of Nursing in Cardiac Rehabilitation".

Rich achievements have ushered in a new journey, jointly drawing a new blueprint for the health of the elderly

This conference has established a high-level platform for academic exchange and mutual learning of experiences. It not only focuses on the national macro policies on medical and health care but also closely aligns with the practical needs of grassroots clinical practice such as elderly health screening, chronic disease comorbidity management, smart medical applications, comprehensive assessment and nursing intervention, and health maintenance throughout the life cycle. It fully demonstrates the comprehensive and continuous disciplinary characteristics of general practice. And it plays an important supporting role in the healthy aging strategy.

The successful holding of the conference has effectively promoted the construction of the general practice discipline and the cultivation of talents. It will have a positive and far-reaching impact on promoting the high-quality development of general practice in Weinan City and even the whole country, improving the job competence of general practitioners, and optimizing the integrated medical service level for the elderly.