The Movement Disorders Section enhances the education, research, and patient care skills of physicians in the area of Movement Disorders, and encourages basic and clinical investigation in the area of Movement Disorders.
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Kathleen M. Shannon, MDChair |
Jodi BrendenProgram Manager, Distance Learningjbrenden@aan.com (651) 332-8675 |
Patient Safety: Falls is the latest module to join the suite of NeuroPI™ performance improvement products. (January 20, 2012)
Early registration discounts end March 28, 2012, and the housing deadline is March 21, 2012. (January 19, 2012)
Greetings! It is my pleasure to give you a peek at what is going on in our section. (May 10, 2011)
The AAN has developed quality measures for the care of patients with Parkinson's disease. Designed to measure and improve the quality of care that is provided, these measures—the first developed solely by the AAN—were published in the November 30, 2010, edition of Neurology®. (April 2, 2011)
The AAN and the Health Care Notification Network have teamed up to provide Academy members with free emails that deliver timely neurology-specific FDA-mandated patient safety drug alerts electronically. (April 2, 2011)
A new evidence-based clinical guideline published by the AAN in the March 16, 2010, edition of the journal Neurology® urges people with Parkinson's disease, their physicians, and caregivers to be aware of symptoms unrelated to movement. (April 2, 2011)
The leadership of the Quality Standards Subcommitee (QSS) and the Therapeutics and Technology subcommittee (TTA) have recently proposed that each of the AAN sections be asked for a list of section reviewers who will review new AAN guidelines during the review process. (April 2, 2011)
The United Council of Neurologic Specialties (UCNS) accredits neurologic subspecialties which do not meet qualifications for ABPN or ACGME certification. (April 2, 2011)
Update your contact information today to be sure your address and other contact information is current. (April 2, 2011)
