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Join a group of more than 22,000 medical specialists committed to promoting the highest quality care of patients with neurological diseases. The AAN offers a variety of membership types, including membership for physicians, medical students, non-physician neurology professionals, and the AAN's esteemed fellowship status. To become an AAN member, please fill out the appropriate membership application.

Practice Highlights

The Practice section features clinical practice guidelines for both patients and clinicians, patient safety educational initiatives, information on Pay-for-Performance and Medicare's PQRI program. Look for related areas, such as coding and reimbursement, payer relations, and health information technology-and how they can impact your practice.

Education Highlights

Neurologic education is one of the AAN's core values. The AAN extends this beyond its membership to K-12 students, college students, medical students, residents, fellows, neurologists in practice and Academia, and non-neurologist physicians. The website's Education section is the place where both members and non-members can learn of the scope and breadth of neurologic education opportunities created and hosted by the AAN. This educational mission is delivered in three main venues: the Annual Meeting, regional meetings, and online.

Science Highlights

The Science section contains AAN resources relevant to the academic neurologist and to those who follow scientific developments in neurology, whether basic, translational, or purely clinical. The section contains information regarding AAN scientific awards and training grants, news and resources related to the NINDS, and information related to the AAN Science Committee and its role in planning the scientific aspects of the AAN Annual Meeting.

Advocacy Highlights

The Academy gives members the tools, training, and assistance they need to change American health policy for the better, often in collaboration with local, national, and international medical and patient organizations. Explore the Advocacy pages to find the information and resources you need to get involved today, and to offer your feedback on how the AAN can assist in your advocacy efforts.

Publications Highlights

The AAN supports neurologic research, scientific inquiry, information sharing, and quality education. For neurologists, the peer-reviewed weekly journal Neurology(R), self-study publication Continuum, and other offerings promote lifelong learning and enhanced patient care. Patients, families, and caregivers draw inspiration from the Neurology Now magazine and get facts about neurologic disorders and treatments from evidence-based guideline summaries and clearly-written education books. From the exam room to the living room, the AAN offers print and online resources for everyone.

Foundation Highlights

The American Academy of Neurology Foundation (AAN Foundation) is an independent 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the AAN.

Our Mission: The Foundation exists to further the goals of the American Academy of Neurology by supporting education and research in neurology, and is dedicated to improving patient care, quality of life, and public understanding of brain and other neurologic disorders.

Communities Highlights

Coming in March, the AAN will offer members online communities by special interest topic. The Communities area will be available exclusively for AAN members.

Marketplace Highlights

Welcome to AAN Marketplace, your one-stop shop for tools, resources, and more. You'll find a wide selection of educational and clinical reference tools for your neurology practice in the AAN Store(TM). Search or post employment opportunities in Dendrite: Career Connections in Neurology(TM). If you are an AAN member, please check that you are logged in to take advantage of member-only discounts.

Press Room Highlights

The AAN's online press room provides assistance to the news media in understanding the latest research in neurology, as well as the role of the neurologist in providing quality patient care.

Come to the 2010 AAN Annual Meeting

The Largest Annual International Neurology Conference
Takes Place April 10–17

News

Section Meetings Expand in New 'Highlights in the Field' Sessions

AAN Section meetings will expand to include Highlights in the Field at the Annual Meeting. Most sections will conduct highlights presentations that are designed to give members a more in-depth focus in their subspecialty or area of special interest. Attendees can expect to receive overviews in subspecialty topics from the past year featuring scientific and educational abstracts, journal articles, subspecialty society updates, tips, resources, and more. These individual Highlights in the Field sessions will replace the Scientific Highlights Programs that have been held at past meetings.

Finalize Your Preparations to Travel to Toronto

Find out everything you need to know before traveling to Toronto, Ontario, for the 2010 Annual Meeting. Visitors must have valid travel documents to enter Canada to provide proof of their citizenship. Document requirements vary depending from which country you are traveling, the reason for your visit, the length of your stay, and may include a passport or birth certificate, photo ID, and/or a visa.

Free Session Discusses Impact of Health Care Reform on Neurologists

The Controversial Issues in Practice session will take place on Wednesday, April 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the 2010 Annual Meeting. Participants will learn how recent health care reform initiatives affect neurologists and their patients and will receive valuable information and resources on how to prepare for upcoming changes. The session is free to all registered Annual Meeting attendees.

Reserve Your Place on AAN Alliance Tours of Toronto

Time is running out to make your tour reservations. All tours are available by advance registration only, which must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 25, 2010.

Science & Education at the 2010 AAN Annual Meeting


Plan your schedule with 2010 Scientific Sessions at a Glance Search the 2010 Scientific Program. Review the 2010 AAN Scientific Abstracts.	Review the Annual Meeting Registration and Advance Program. Search the 2010 AAN Education Program.

Toronto Welcomes the 2010 AAN Annual Meeting

"Toronto is excited to welcome the American Academy of Neurology for their Annual Meeting. We hope you enjoy your stay in the place we call home!"
—David Whitaker,
President & CEO, Tourism Toronto

Visit the Tourism Toronto website.

2010 Annual Meeting Overview

Plan your time at the Annual Meeting with this handy overview of important events and features every day.

More Details & Information

Search the 2010 Education Program
Search the 2010 Scientific Program
2010 Platform Guidelines
2010 Poster Guidelines
View 2009 Annual Meeting Syllabi
Participant Disclosures
Special On-site Savings for 2009 AAN Virtual Annual Meeting Products
Read about the 2010 AAN Alliance Tours, offering a variety of tours in and around Toronto during Annual Meeting.

AAN Annual Meeting Locations

2010

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

255 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5V 2W6
Canada

Future Meetings

2011: Honolulu, April 9–16

2012: New Orleans, April 21–28

For More Information

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