About the AAN

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), established in 1948, is an international professional association of more than 22,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care.

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.

Vision

To be indispensable to our members.

Mission

To promote the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care and enhance member career satisfaction.

Core Values

Leadership

We provide guidance and inspiration through education, information, policy development and advocacy for our members and their patients

Integrity

We set and maintain the highest ethical and professional standards for ourselves, our staff and our programs

Professionalism

We work with expertise, commitment and diligence to provide high quality neurologic care

Commitment

We are dedicated to upholding the integrity and mission of the American Academy of Neurology

Respect

We embrace the dignity and uniqueness of every human being and in all we do keep the interests of the patients first

Compassion

We are sensitive and empathetic to the needs of others

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