Residents and Fellows Career Forum and Reception

The Residents and Fellows Career Forum and Reception will be held during the 2010 AAN Annual Meeting. The specifics for the event are listed below.

Monday, April 12, 2010

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 Dendrite™ Careers in Neurology will also be on hand to discuss job opportunities.

2010 Residents and Fellows Career Forum and Reception Floor Plan

Academic/Research Panel

Find out how to start a career in academics/research.

  • Panel Moderator: Brett M. Kissela, MD, FAAN
  • Panel Members: Allison Brashear, MD, FAAN; Gregory K. Bergey, MD, FAAN
  • Location: Fairmont Royal York, Ontario Room

Private Practice Panel

Find out how to start a career in private practice.

  • Panel Moderator: James C. Stevens, MD, FAAN
  • Panel Members: Jonathan P. Hosey, MD, FAAN; Nils Meuller-Kronast, MD; Steve Smith
  • Location: Fairmont Royal York, Alberta Room

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: Christopher H. Gibbons, MD; Richard Leigh, MD; Amanda C. Peltier, MD; A. Gordon Smith, MD
  • Location: Fairmont Royal York, Territories Room

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 and international component posters, academic/research, and private practice career opportunities.

  • Location: Fairmont Royal York, Canadian Room


The 2010 Annual Meeting takes place April 10–17 in Toronto, Ontario. Register for the Annual Meeting today.