About the AAN

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), established in 1948, is an international professional association of more than 26,000 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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Learn more about AAN benefits in the membership area.

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Contact the American Academy of Neurology:

201 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Tel: (800) 879-1960
or (612) 928-6000 (International)
Fax: (612) 454-2746
Email: memberservices@aan.com

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Learn about the history of the American Academy of Neurology and the field of neurology in the history area.