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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.

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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.

College Students

AAN CO-SIGN Chapters to Be Discontinued December 31

The AAN Board of Directors has made the decision to suspend the College Student Interest Group in Neurology (CO-SIGN) program, effective December 31, 2009.

The program was established in 2001 to provide existing SIGN chapters the means to reach out to college students to promote an interest in the field of neurology. The program was to provide college students access to the wealth of knowledge, experience, and activities shared by medical students, residents, and faculty, while cultivating their interest in neurology as a possible career choice.

The Academy is encouraging CO-SIGN and SIGN programs in the same geographical area to work closely with one another. The AAN can assist in facilitating contact. Contact Cheryl Alementi at calementi@aan.com for assistance in finding a SIGN program in your geographical area. CO-SIGN chapters are also encouraged to work with their institution's neuroscience department to develop ideas for possible activities.

CO-SIGN chapters planning events for the first quarter of 2010 can still submit expenses for reimbursement no later than December 31, 2009. CO-SIGN chapter representatives are strongly encouraged to contact Cheryl Alementi as soon as possible at calementi@aan.com to report any events planned for the first quarter of 2010.

The Academy also is encouraging SIGN chapters to reach out to their area CO-SIGN counterparts during this transition period and to help continue learning opportunities for college students interested in pursuing careers in neurology.

CO-SIGN

For More Information

Cheryl Alementi

Administrator, Education
calementi@aan.com
(651) 695-2737

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