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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.

Quintessentials

Published twice a year in Continuum, Quintessentials® is designed to help practicing neurologists identify and make changes to their practices to improve patient care. The program offers a convenient way to stay current on treatment and practice trends while earning AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Quintessentials participants take a questionnaire, study the preferred responses and links to the Continuum, then take a follow-up questionnaire to gauge changes in knowledge of practice behavior. The program is intended to stimulate thought and help you assess your practice behavior against evidence and expert opinion.

To participate in Quintessentials, completeand faxin the questionnaire in each print issue. Dual Continuum/Quintessentials issues are available for purchase immediately after publication.

Available in print and online. (Online available to Continuum subscribers only.) Continuum subscribers may participate in Quintessentials online.

Available Now in Print and Online (Online available to Continuum subscribers only.)

Dementia (April 2007)
Epilepsy (August 2007)
Spinal Cord, Root, and Plexus Disorders (June 2008)
Acute Ischemic Stroke (December 2008)
Critical Care Neurology (June 2009)
Neuro-ophthalmology (August 2009)

Upcoming Quintessentials Modules

Epilepsy (June 2010)
Multiple Sclerosis (October 2010)

Continuum issues that include the Quintessentials program may be purchased directly from our publisher, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins at (800) 361-0633 (North America) or (301) 233-2300 (International). Cost to Continuum nonsubscribers is $65.00 per issue.

CME is available for each Quintessentials module for 3 years from the publication date.

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ABPN Approved

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has reviewed Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology® and has approved this product as part of a comprehensive lifelong learning and self-assessment program, which is mandated by the American Board of Medical Societies as a necessary component of maintenance of certification.

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Subscribe now to Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology®

For More Information

Andrea Weiss

Executive Editor, AAN Enterprises, Inc.
Managing Editor, Continuum and Quintessentials
aweiss@aan.com
(651) 695-2742

For questions regarding CME, please contact

Sara Glover

Registrar
sglover@aan.com
(651) 695-2804

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