Opportunities for Medical Students
Through its Annual Meeting, the AAN offers medical students a variety of career development opportunities in neurology.
Benefits available to students include:
- Applying for a travel scholarship to attend the Annual Meeting
- Learning more about neurology through SIGN (Student Interest Group in Neurology)
- Attending select Education Program offerings free through the Resident/Medical Student Rush Line
- Saving money on Education Program fees by becoming a program monitor
- Earning money by becoming a workshop subject
- Attending the SIGN meeting
Residents' and Fellows' Career Forum and Reception
Monday, April 14, 2008
The Fellowship Poster Forum, Panel, and Reception has a new format: 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.
SIGN Meeting and Reception
Monday, April 14, 4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Student and faculty representatives from existing Student Interest Groups in Neurology (SIGN) chapters and those interested in starting chapters will gather for presentations and discussion to be followed by a reception.