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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.

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Potamkin Prize for Research in Pick's, Alzheimer's, and Related Diseases

Sponsored by the AAN and the AAN Foundation and funded through the philanthropy of the Potamkin Foundation.

This award recognizes major contributions to the understanding of the causes, prevention, treatment, and cure for Pick's, Alzheimer's, and related diseases.

Presentation

Recipient is expected to present a 20-minute lecture during an aging and dementia scientific session at the 62nd AAN Annual Meeting.

Recipient will receive:

Medallion and $100,000 prize
Complimentary registration for 62nd Annual Meeting
Recognition at 2010 Awards Luncheon at 62nd Annual Meeting

Eligibility

Must be in any of the following biological disciplines: neurology, neuropathology, biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular genetics, chemistry, pharmacology, immunology, physiology, or cell biology

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit one complete set of the following materials:

Completed application form
Current curriculum vitae
Letter citing scientific accomplishments in detail
Two recommendation letters
Up to six selected reprints

Deadline

The deadline to apply for 2010 AAN Scientific Awards is November 2, 2009.

For more information, please contact Erin Jackson at ejackson@aan.com or (651) 695-2704.

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