Residents and Fellows Career Forum and Reception
The 2009 Residents and Fellows Career Forum and Reception will be held during the AAN Annual Meeting. The specifics for the event are listed below.
Monday, April 27
6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
This career night for residents and fellows features three panel rooms including fellowship, private practice, and academic/research, as well as a poster forum and reception that includes exhibits of private practice groups and opportunities to learn about potential positions from headhunters. Advertisers in AAN Dendrite™ Careers in Neurology will also be on hand to discuss job opportunities.

Panel Forums
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.- Fellowship Panel
Find out how to search for a fellowship, how program directors select fellows, and how a fellowship could benefit your career.
Panel Moderator: Justin C. McArthur, MBBS, MPH
Panel Members: A. Gordon Smith, MD, Deborah Hall, MD, PhD, Richard J. O'Brien, MD, PhD, Richard Leigh, MD - Academic/Research Panel
Find out how to start a career in academics/research.
Panel Moderator: Brett Kissela, MD
Panel Members: Bruce R. Ransom, MD, PhD, Walter J. Koroshetz, MD, FAAN, Barbara G. Vickrey, MD, MPH, FAAN - Private Practice Panel
Find out how to start a career in private practice.
Panel Moderator: Stephanie R. Lash, MD, FAAN
Panel Members: Michael R. Chun, MD, Morris B. Chang, MD
Poster Forum and Reception
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Socialize with other residents and representatives from various neurology programs and address questions regarding fellowships, academic research, and private practice career opportunities.
As of March 23, 2009, confirmed recruiters include: Holzer Clinic, HCA – Hospital of America, Neurological Associates, Ochsner Health System, PeaceHealth Medical Group, Providence Health and Services, Sentara Medical Group, and Wenatchee Valley Medical Center.
New! International Component Posters
Neurology Residency Programs that feature an international element will have the opportunity to showcase their programs during the poster forum and reception, and to share information about their international outreach. Neurology Residency Programs that have a formal affiliation with foreign programs that encompass teaching and research are encouraged to submit a poster.
For questions about the Residents and Fellows Career Forum and Reception please contact Cheryl Alementi at calementi@aan.com or (651) 695-2737.
