Lundebjerg and colleagues present a review of how geriatricians have shaped healthcare through teamwork, innovation, and compassion. The article traces geriatrics from its early 1900s beginnings to its current role as a key field focused on helping older adults stay healthy and independent. Geriatricians have long worked with other professionals, doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers to create better care models, such as the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, which improves safety and recovery for older surgical patients. The authors note that about 300 new doctors enter geriatrics training each year, and new combined programs with palliative care are expanding opportunities for physicians to gain geriatrics experience earlier in their careers. Research in the field has also advanced by including more older adults in studies, promoting longer, healthier lives, and training scientists who focus on aging. Looking forward, the paper identifies major growth opportunities. Age Friendly Health Systems help hospitals focus on older adults’ goals, medication safety, and social needs, while value based care rewards quality, person centered care instead of volume. Artificial intelligence is also playing a growing role, from analyzing health data to preventing falls and supporting independent living through initiatives like the NIH Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratories for Aging Research. The authors conclude that geriatrics is a model for the future of medicine, combining compassion, teamwork, and technology to create care that is holistic, equitable, and designed to help everyone age with dignity and purpose.