About the AAN

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), established in 1948, is an international professional association of more than 21,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders. The AAN is strongly committed to its mission and focuses its efforts on ensuring the reality of the principles and standards set forth in the AAN mission statement.

Mission Statement

The American Academy of Neurology is a medical specialty society established to advance the art and science of neurology, and thereby promote the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders by:

• Ensuring appropriate access to neurological care.
• Supporting and advocating for an environment which ensures ethical, high quality neurological care.
• Providing excellence in professional education by offering a variety of programs in both the clinical aspects of neurology and the basic neurosciences to physicians and allied health professionals.
• Supporting clinical and basic research in the neurosciences and related fields.

Learn more about the benefits offered by the AAN in the membership area.