American Academy of Neurology

Education: Register by December 31 for 2010 RITE

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:22:00 GMT

The deadline to register for the AAN's 2010 Residency In-service Training Examination is December 31, 2009. The test will be given between

Education: Deadline for A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award Nominations is January 31

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:28:00 GMT

Outstanding teachers deserve recognition for their contributions to improving neurology now and in the future. Nominations for the 2011 A. B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education will be received until January 31, 2010.

Education: How to Make a Better Presentation: 24 Mistakes to Avoid

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:46:00 GMT

By Daniel B. Hier, MD, MBA, FAAN - When you are called on to speak at a course given by the AAN or another organization, the audience has an opportunity to evaluate your content, your slides, your syllabus, and your presentation.

Education: How Much Knowledge Does a Neurologist Need?

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:34:00 GMT

Daniel B. Hier, MD, MBA, FAAN, describes a method for evaluating your knowledge base, and gives 12 steps for acquiring "just-in-time" knowledge for practicing neurologists.

Education: Only a Few Days Left to Save Money on AAN Fall Conference Registration

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:39:00 GMT

There are only five days left before the early registration deadline for the 2009 AAN Fall Conference, to be held November 6 through 8 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Registrations received after the October 5 deadline will be charged an additional $100.

Education: There's Still Time to Get the Latest Updates in Neurology

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:40:00 GMT

Register now for the 2009 AAN Fall Conference to take advantage of early registration discounts. Get the latest updates in neurology November 6 through 8 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Registrations received after the October 5 deadline will be charged an additional $100.

Education: AAN.com Talks to Fraser Moore About the Essential Neurologic Examination

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:11:00 GMT

Fraser G.A. Moore, MD, FRCPC, discusses a recent study on the problem of the essential neurologic examination. A co-author of the published results, Moore describes his recommendations for teaching medical students about the neurologic examination.

Education: AAN.com Talks to Steven Ringel About Teaching Rounds and Change

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:19:00 GMT

"Neurology, along with almost every other medical specialty, has failed to provide trainees with probability and cost-effectiveness data."

Education: 2009 Fall Conference in Las Vegas Turns the Spotlight on Neurology

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:57:00 GMT

Neurology takes its place within the constellation of stars at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, November 6 through 8, headlining the latest updates in neurology and practice management from the best and brightest faculty of experts.

Education: Registration Now Open for 2009 Fall Conference in Las Vegas

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:05:00 GMT

Education: New Online Curriculum for Evaluating Neurologic Symptoms in Internal Medicine

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:15:00 GMT

The AAN has developed a new curriculum to help medical students, residents in internal medicine, and other non-neurologists evaluate neurologic symptoms in internal medicine.

Education: Recipients of 2009 Residents and Medical Students Scholarships Announced

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:18:00 GMT

Over 300 Junior members seeking careers in neurology received scholarships designed to increase recognition, offer experience in their area of interest, or provide an opportunity to attend the AAN's 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto.

Education: AAN.com Speaks with Dr. Scherokman About New Internal Medicine Curriculum

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:08:00 GMT

Barbara Scherokman, MD, FAAN, FACP, discusses the new online curriculum, "Approach to Common Neurological Symptoms in Internal Medicine," now available on AAN.com

Education: AAN.com Talks to Aaron Miller about Continuum

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:18:00 GMT

Aaron E. Miller, MD, FAAN, discusses the publication process and philosophy behind Continuum, the premier neurology CME publication in the world.

Education: New Version of Online NeuroSAE Available

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:45:00 GMT

A new version of the popular NeuroSAE is now available. This examination is designed to help you meet the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology's self-assessment requirement for Maintenance of Certification.

Education: AAN.com Talks to Dr. Elkind About Teaching the Next Generation of Neurologists

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:07:00 GMT

Mitchell S. V. Elkind, MD, MS, FAAN, is Associate Professor of Neurology at Columbia University, where he is a past director of the neurology residency program. In February, Elkind's paper,

Education: Education Highlights from Neurology

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:33:00 GMT

Daniel B. Hier, MD, MBA, FAAN, discusses articles relevant to education in the journal Neurology ...

Education: AAN.com Speaks to Sung Bae Lee About the Consortium of Neurology Residents and Fellows

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Of the AAN's 3,800 junior members, only a small fraction attend the Annual Meeting each year. Sung Bae Lee, MD, discussions how the CNRF is working to expand Residents and Fellows activities beyond the Annual Meeting.

Education: Students, Residents, and Fellows Encouraged to Attend Activities in Seattle

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:59:00 GMT

Students, residents, and fellows can take advantage of discounted or free Annual Meeting events. Registration includes access to scientific platform and poster sessions, Plenary Sessions, Colloquia, Awards Luncheon, Celebration for Research, and Exhibits.

Annual Meeting: Artworks Needed to Help in Brain Research

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:50:00 GMT

The AAN Foundation is looking for creative artists to donate their work to the Art for Research: An AAN Gallery Show at the 2009 Annual Meeting. Donated pieces will be sold with proceeds going to support clinical research training in neuroscience.

Education: A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award Recipients Announced

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:37:00 GMT

The A.B. Baker Section of Neurologic Educators believes that excellent teachers deserve recognition for their contributions to improving neurology now and in the future. Teaching binds students, residents, faculty, other clinicians, researchers, and even patients together and helps make our daily work more meaningful.

Education: Earn CME and Learn About Ethics Education at the 2009 Education Colloquium

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The Education Colloquium: Ethics and Education, takes place at the 2009 Annual Meeting on Monday April 27, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Colloquium is presented free of charge at the Annual Meeting and is open to all registered

Education: Consortium Announces Web Forum for Residents and Fellows

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:30:00 GMT

The American Academy of Neurology Graduate Education Subcommittee (GES) and Consortium of Neurology Residents and Fellows proudly announces a web forum for AAN Residents and Fellows.

Education: Record Number of Examinees Register for RITE

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:47:00 GMT

A record number of examinees have registered for the 2009 AAN Residency In-service Training Exam (RITE). A self-assessment tool designed to gauge knowledge of neurology and neuroscience, identify areas

Education: Faculty and Professional Development in the Spotlight

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:12:00 GMT

Clerkship and program directors are encouraged to attend the Clerkship and Program Directors' Conference: Faculty and Professional Development at...

Education: Career Forum and Reception Scheduled for Residents and Fellows

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:09:00 GMT

Residents and fellows attending the Annual Meeting in Seattle are invited to a career night featuring discussions of fellowships, private practice, and academic research.

Education: Understanding Maintenance of Certification: Performance in Practice

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:29:00 GMT

This is the fifth in a series of articles on the requirements of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and how they affect neurologists

Education: January 2009 Update: Education on AAN.com

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:42:00 GMT

By Daniel B. Hier, MD, MBA, FAAN - As we enter 2009, it is a pleasure to look back at the activities of the Education Section of AAN.com.

Education: Understanding Maintenance of Certification: Cognitive Expertise

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:25:00 GMT

This is the fourth in a series of articles on the requirements of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for Maintenance of Certification and how they affect neurologists.

Education: A Tour of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:30:00 GMT

AAN.com visited the Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library. Daniel B. Hier, MD, MBA, FAAN, talked about the site with Eric R. Eggenberger, DO, FAAN, at Michigan State University.

Education: Choosing Courses for the Annual Meeting Education Program

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:21:00 GMT

Ralph F. Józefowicz, MD, FAAN, chair of the Education Committee and Annual Meeting Subcommittee, speaks with AAN.com about selecting Annual Meeting Education Program courses.

Education: Neurology Education in an Online World

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:15:00 GMT

Current neurology residents and fellows can no longer remember a time in their training without access to the Internet.

Education: Sign Up for Residents and Fellows Luncheon

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:34:00 GMT

The AAN Residents and Fellows Luncheon on Sunday, April 26, 2009, recognizes the 2009 Resident Annual Meeting Scholarship recipients.

Education: Save the Date for Residents and Fellows Career Forum

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:34:00 GMT

The 2009 Residents and Fellows Career Forum and Reception will be held on Monday, April 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. during the 2009 AAN Annual Meeting. The specifics for the event are listed below.

Education: Early Registration Deadline Approaching for AAN Winter Conference

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:42:00 GMT

The December 15 early registration deadline for the 2009 AAN Winter Conference is quickly approaching.

Education: Understanding Maintenance of Certification: Self-Assessment and Lifelong Learning

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:55:00 GMT

This is the third in a series of articles on the requirements of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) and how they affect neurologists.

Education: Understand Maintenance of Certification: Professional Standing

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:00:00 GMT

MOC is an ongoing process through which a diplomate's credentials, licensure, and professional standing are verified and his or her knowledge and practice performance are evaluated.

Education: Register Now for 2009 AAN Winter Conference

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:12:00 GMT

Early registration is now open for the 2009 AAN Winter Conference, which will be held January 16 through 18 at Disney's Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Register by December 15, 2008, and save on registration and hotel costs.

Education: Get to Know the ABPN Requirements for Maintenance of Certification

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Maintenance of Certification helps physician specialists offer quality patient care through an ongoing process of self-improvement.

Education: There's Still Time to Register for the Fall Conference

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT

There's still time to register for an unparalleled selection of exciting, cutting-edge topics at the 2008 Fall Conference in New Orleans, October 10–12.

Education: Request from UTMB for Temporary Placement of Galveston Residents and Fellows

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:44:00 GMT

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) program directors, led by Designated Institutional Official Thomas Blackwell, MD, have requested aid in facilitating the temporary transfer of UTMB residents/fellows to institutions and programs in several specialties and subspecialties, including neurology and related areas.

Education: Continuum Neuroimaging Issue with Online Interactive Cases Available Now

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:30:00 GMT

The Neuroimaging issue of Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology®, chaired by Laszlo L. Mechtler, MD, is now available online and in print. This issue focuses on neuroimaging of the central nervous system, and features more than 100 interactive cases.

Education: Early Fall Conference Registration Discounts
End September 18

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:45:00 GMT

The early registration deadline for the 2008 AAN Fall Conference at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in New Orleans is quickly approaching. Be sure to register by September 18 to save on registration and hotel costs. According to Austin J. Sumner, MD, FAAN, "New Orleans will provide the perfect backdrop to what I hope will be a truly memorable three-day weekend."

Education: Finding Neuroimages on the Internet

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:31:00 GMT

Whether they take the form of CT, PET, or MRI scans, gross pathologic images, microscopic images, or patient videos, neuroimages are critical to neurologic education and research. This article presents a number of neurology-related websites featuring high-volume, high-quality image resources.

Education: AAN.com Talks with Barney Stern About Neurology Education Research

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:03:00 GMT

Barney Stern, MD, FAAN, is Chair of the Education Research Subcommittee of the AAN. AAN.com met with Dr. Stern to find out more about the activities of this subcommittee. He spoke with AAN.com Education Editor Daniel B. Hier, MD, MBA, FAAN.

Education: Submit Applications for Grants to Study Neurology Education by August 25

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:15:00 GMT

Applications for Grants to study neurology education may be submitted through August 25, 2008 for funding between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2009.

Education: Program Directors: Attend Free Training on Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine to Residents

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:15:00 GMT

The AAN is offering a free training for program directors to teach evidence-based medicine to their residents. The training begins with a two-day course held September 19 and 20 at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, prior to the American Neurological Association meeting in that city. Two additional training sessions will be held January 9 and 10, and May 15 and 16, 2009. Participants in the training should be program directors or their designees (not program coordinators), who will implement the program at their institutions throughout the year after each training session.

Education: CME Transcripts from the 2008 Annual Meeting

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:14:00 GMT

Education Program CME transcripts from the 2008 Annual Meeting have been mailed out to attendees. The Scientific Session CME transcripts will be mailed the first week of June. They will appear on the online transcript My CME after July 1, 2008.

Education: Get Ready for the MOC: 8 Steps That Can Help Get You Prepared

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:01:00 GMT

By Ralph Józefowicz, MD, FAAN, and Daniel B. Hier, MD, MBA, FAAN - Maintenance of Certification (MOC) from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology is a reality and will affect diplomates certified after October 1, 1994. Since the requirements are being phased in over a 10-year period–and since requirements vary according to the year of original certification–there has been some confusion as to what steps diplomates need to take now. Here are eight simple steps to help get you ready.

Education: CME Credit Now Available for Neurology® Podcasts

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:22:00 GMT

Beginning on March 4, listeners to the weekly Neurology® Podcasts will be able to earn 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ by completing short online CME exams.

Education: All Back Issues of Continuum Soon to Be Online

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:21:00 GMT

Subscribers will soon have access to issues going back to 1993–the full archive of Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology®.

Education: Education Update - Feb. 2008

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:06:00 GMT

As 2008 opens, we are looking to continued progress in enhancing the Education Section of AAN.com during the coming year. Developments have occurred in several areas and users of AAN.com should look forward to significant changes in the next few months.

Annual Meeting: Easily Search for Education Programs at the Annual Meeting

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:54:00 GMT

Attendees for the 2008 Annual Meeting in Chicago can use a search engine to find education programs. More than 180 courses are available in 24 subspecialty areas.

The search engine allows attendees to search by title, topic, date, director, and/or day of the week.

The early registration deadline is March 7.

Education: Academy CME Tracking Tool Now Includes Non-AAN Accrued Credits

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:09:00 GMT

The AAN's CME tracker now allows members to keep track of their entire CME credit history.

Education: Register Today for the 2008 Winter Conference in Miami

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:00:00 GMT

It's not too late to register for the 2008 AAN Winter Conference, set for January 18–20, 2008, in Miami—an excellent way to fulfill your educational needs, meet and network with colleagues, earn up to 19.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credits, and take steps toward fulfilling your MOC requirements. Hurry: discounts on early registration end December 28, 2007!

Education: New Online NeuroSAE: Self-Assessment Examination in Clinical Neurology Offered by AAN

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:55:00 GMT

The AAN has launched a new online product called the NeuroSAE.

The examination is designed to help neurologists meet the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) self-assessment and lifelong learning requirement for Maintenance of Certification. The content outline is based on the one used by the ABPN for its Maintenance of Certification Examination in Neurology.

Education: Upcoming Workshops Demonstrate Use of Botulinum Toxin to Treat Neurologic Disease

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:57:00 GMT

Sign up now for summer and fall courses to learn the basic pharmacology of botulinum toxin and its treatment techniques for dystonia and spasticity in both adults and children.

Education: Check Out New Additions to AAN Library Collection

webmaster@aan.com (Webmaster) — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:28:00 GMT

The AAN Library Collection, held by the Bernard Becker Medical Library at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has acquired two significant neurology tomes. The books are being cataloged continuously and are available through the Internet (Becker Library Book Catalog) and through the international Union Catalog, OCLC (FirstSearch, WorldCat). All the materials in the AAN collection are organized, processed, and easily retrievable for research.