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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

Where you can connect with your colleagues in your subspecialty or area of interest. Each community is supported through forums where members can discuss topics most important to them, access relevant articles, and contribute to valuable community-generated resources.

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.

AAN Partners Program

Let These Partners Pay You Back!

The AAN Partners Program offers high-quality services to meet your, your practice's—and your family's—needs. The AAN stands behind the customer service and quality provided by each partner, and you could save MORE than the cost of your membership.

Medical Malpractice Insurance

Protect your practice with TNP, a medical malpractice insurance program designed specifically for neurologists from PRMS. Read more about TNP benefits.

Forrest T. Jones (FTJ) Insurance Products

Invest in quality, affordable insurance options designed exclusively for AAN members. Find out more.

Solveras Payment Solutions

Manage online payments with affordable tools, helping you run your practice with confidence and ease. Read more.

Credit Services

You don't need another credit card . . . you need a better one. WorldPoints® rewards is a credit card rewards program that absolutely puts you first. And, it is available with the American Academy of Neurology Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card. Find out more.

Effective December 31, 2008, AAN will no longer be affiliated with Epocrates, PDA Verticals, or the Student Assistance Foundation. These former partners will continue to provide service to existing customers. For customer support please contact PDA Verticals at 800-462-0388 or support@pdamd.com; Epocrates: http://www.epocrates.com/supports; and Student Assistance Foundation at 800-852-2761.

Disclosure:The Academy is able to offer a variety of programs and services that benefit its members by collaborating with commercial businesses. Some of these business arrangements provide the Academy with a royalty or fee that helps the Academy offset expenses associated with other membership programs. Among these businesses are: Bank of America; Forrest T. Jones and Company; Lippincott and Williams and Wilkins; PRMS.

For More Information

Member Services

memberservices@aan.com
(800) 879-1960
(651) 695-2717

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