Opportunities for Residents and Fellows

The AAN provides a variety of benefits to help residents and fellows develop their careers in neurology through the Annual Meeting.

These offerings allow residents and fellows opportunities to:

• Be nominated by their program directors for a travel scholarship to attend the Annual Meeting
• Explore fellowship opportunities
• Build professional connections at the Consortium of Neurology Residents and Fellows meeting
• Learn more about taking the ABPN neurology board examinations
• Serve as program monitors and get free registration

Special Opportunities for Residents and Fellows

Residents and Fellows Luncheon
Sunday, April 13
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

This luncheon honors the Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship recipients. The Consortium of Neurology Residents and Fellows (CNRF) Business Meeting is incorporated into the luncheon. Elections will be conducted for the new chair-elect position and activities for involvement within the AAN will be highlighted. Free and open to all registered residents and fellows, however, RSVP is required. RSVP to Cheryl Alementi at calementi@aan.com by March 3, 2008 to secure a seat.

Residents' and Fellows’ Career Forum and Reception
Monday, April 14, 2008

The Fellowship Poster Forum, Panel, and Reception is a career night for residents with three panel rooms as well as an expanded poster forum and reception to include exhibits of private practice groups and opportunities to learn about potential positions from recruiters. Dendrite® advertisers will also be on hand to inform residents and fellows about job opportunities.

Panel Forums: 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

• Fellowship Panel
  Learn how to search for a fellowship, how program directors select fellows, and how a fellowship could benefit their career.
• Academic/Research Panel
  Learn how to start a career in academic/research.
• Private Practice Panel
  Learn how to start a career in private practice.

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.

The events are free and open to all meeting registrants.

Special Rate on Syllabi on CD-ROM

Purchase the 2008 Annual Meeting Syllabi on CD-ROM at a discounted premeeting rate of $49.00. This rate is only available to AAN Junior members (one copy per Junior member).

Note: the discounted rate is available until March 7, 2008.

Visit the Academy Store to purchase your copy of the 2008 Syllabi on CD-ROM.