AAN Journalism Fellowship Award
Application Deadline: January 9, 2009
Applications will not be accepted until September 30, 2008.The AAN is seeking journalists who exemplify excellence in medical/health reporting to apply for the 2009 AAN Journalism Fellowship Award. Winners will receive special recognition, airfare, and hotel with a five-night maximum stay to attend the 2009 AAN Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA.
The 2009 AAN Annual Meeting will take place April 25–May 2, 2009 in Seattle, and provides an in-depth look at the latest advances in research and treatment options for neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, autism, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis and stroke. Journalists with an interest in learning about the latest research in neurological disorders are encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit the following:
- Written expression of interest (no more than 500 words)
- A resume (include contact information)
- Three print clips or broadcast clips on a neurology-related topic or any medical/science topic
- A nominating letter from a senior editor, news director, or producer
Applications may be sent via email or mail to:
Rachel Seroka at rseroka@aan.com
Rachel Seroka
American Academy of Neurology, Journalism Fellowship Award
1080 Montreal Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55116-2311
Congratulations to the 2008 Journalism Fellowship Recipients
Recipient: Caroline Cassels
Toronto, Canada
Senior Journalist, WebMD/Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery
"The AAN annual meeting is a pivotal event for Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery. It offers us an invaluable opportunity to cover the latest neurological advances and make this breaking news immediately available to our audience."
Recipient: Andrew Wilner, MD
Newport, RI
Freelance Medical Reporter, CNS News Magazine
"The Annual AAN meeting is the most important gathering of neurologists in the world regarding advances in research in all fields of neurology. It is a very exciting and demanding week for me because I need to review as many abstracts as I can, identify the most interesting ones for my audience, and interview some of the most intelligent and accomplished people in the field. It will be a great honor to receive the Journalism Fellowship Award at this year's meeting."