AAN Sections: Focus Your Interests in Neurology
AAN Sections are groups within the Academy that provide members who have similar subspecialty or special interests and wish to promote the growth and excellence of that area of neurology.
Select a Section
Sections provide a forum for:
- Networking with colleagues
- Discussing selected areas of clinical neurology and the basic neurological sciences
- Organizing special interest groups, such as women's issues in neurology and government services
Sections enhance education, research, and patient care by acting as a resource to the AAN and its members by:
- Organizing discussion forums
- Proposing educational programming
- Encouraging research presentation
- Reviewing practice guidelines
Get Involved with AAN Sections
The AAN offers many opportunities for members to get involved in Academy events and initiatives, from joining sections and work groups to writing and reviewing clinical practice guidelines. Events such as the Annual Meeting, regional conferences, and advocacy participation programs give members the chance to improve their skills, advance health care issues, and network with their peers.
Throughout this website, you will find contact information for AAN staff who can answer questions about their areas and help you get involved. If you would like to become a member of an AAN section, contact AAN Member Services at memberservices@aan.com or call (800) 879-1960 to indicate which sections you would like to join.