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Neurologic education is one of the AAN's core values. The AAN extends this beyond its membership to K-12 students, college students, medical students, residents, fellows, neurologists in practice and Academia, and non-neurologist physicians. The website's Education section is the place where both members and non-members can learn of the scope and breadth of neurologic education opportunities created and hosted by the AAN. This educational mission is delivered in three main venues: the Annual Meeting, regional meetings, and online.

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The Science section contains AAN resources relevant to the academic neurologist and to those who follow scientific developments in neurology, whether basic, translational, or purely clinical. The section contains information regarding AAN scientific awards and training grants, news and resources related to the NINDS, and information related to the AAN Science Committee and its role in planning the scientific aspects of the AAN Annual Meeting.

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The Academy gives members the tools, training, and assistance they need to change American health policy for the better, often in collaboration with local, national, and international medical and patient organizations. Explore the Advocacy pages to find the information and resources you need to get involved today, and to offer your feedback on how the AAN can assist in your advocacy efforts.

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The American Academy of Neurology Foundation (AAN Foundation) is an independent 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the AAN.

Our Mission: The Foundation exists to further the goals of the American Academy of Neurology by supporting education and research in neurology, and is dedicated to improving patient care, quality of life, and public understanding of brain and other neurologic disorders.

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Coming in March, the AAN will offer members online communities by special interest topic. The Communities area will be available exclusively for AAN members.

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Welcome to AAN Marketplace, your one-stop shop for tools, resources, and more. You'll find a wide selection of educational and clinical reference tools for your neurology practice in the AAN Store(TM). Search or post employment opportunities in Dendrite: Career Connections in Neurology(TM). If you are an AAN member, please check that you are logged in to take advantage of member-only discounts.

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The AAN's online press room provides assistance to the news media in understanding the latest research in neurology, as well as the role of the neurologist in providing quality patient care.

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2010 Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum Online Advocate Application

January 7-10, 2010, Fort Lauderdale, FL

This form must be completed and submitted online in order to apply to participate in the Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum. Please review the Application Process and Guidelines (.pdf) for information on the Forum and what is expected of participants.

Instructions

Fields with a red asterisk (*) must be completed or the form cannot be submitted.
Your contact information has been automatically filled in with information from the AAN member database. Please review it to make sure it is up to date and enter any changes. All information, including your notification letter, will go to this address.
The demographic information is optional, but will help us better understand the characteristics of members applying for this program.
The application asks five narrative questions:

Why do you want to be chosen for the Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum to be trained as an advocacy leader?
Where does your strongest advocacy interest lie?
How do you envision applying the skills you learn at the program?
What past leadership or advocacy experience do you have that relates to healthcare or issues of importance to you?
Provide one example of a time you have demonstrated leadership skills?

Tips

You may want to save your essay answers in a Word document in case there is any problem with the electronic submission process.
If you need to go back to a previous page in the application, use the “Step” navigation links above or the “Back” button on your Internet browser.
You may click the save button at any time to save your progress. You can choose to save your application and return to it as many times as needed up until the deadline. However, once you click submit, you will no longer have access to your application.

You will be able to save your application as you go along. Your application will not be completed until you hit the submit button. After you have completed the form, you will have a final opportunity to review and edit your answers before you submit them. You will receive confirmation that your submission has been received.

Applications must be received by the AAN by 11:59 p.m. midnight CDT, September 20, 2009 in order to be considered for the 2010 Forum.

If you have any questions about this application or the Forum, please contact Melissa Larson at mlarson@aan.com or (651) 695-2748.

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Melissa Larson

Program Manager, Advocacy Development
mlarson@aan.com
(651) 695-2748

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