2026 Annual Meeting | H161 - Building Collaborations Across Disciplines and Staff: APP Fellowships as a Force Multiplier in Neurology (Leadership University)

Date Monday 04/20/26

Time 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM CDT Add To Calendar

Location McCormick Place West | W190b

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Hubs (Leadership University)

Director(s) Joel C. Morgenlander, MD, FAAN

Topic(s) Leadership

Learning Objectives Advanced Practice Provider (APP) fellowships are accelerating neurology workforce readiness while strengthening interdisciplinary care. This interactive panel, co-led by Calli L Cook, DNP, APRN; Joel Morgenlander, MD, and Louis Tramontozzi, MD, shares practical models from multiple centers and care settings. We start with a concise primer on APP scope and value within neurology teams, then spotlight how fellowship design becomes a 'force multiplier' for collaboration across neurologists, residents, nurses, therapists, and administrators. Using an education–exposure–engagement framework aligned with AAN Leadership University, the session surfaces key levers: stakeholder mapping, role clarity, shared evaluation tools, and operational dashboards. We integrate published outcomes from a decade of neurology APP fellowship experience to show impact on access, onboarding, retention, and satisfaction. Participants leave with suggested educational guidance with MD–APP co-leadership and cross-disciplinary partnerships.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, Medical Knowledge, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, Systems-based Practice, Quality Improvement

Program Level Introductory

Program Tracks Advanced Practice Provider

Recommended Audience General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Advanced Practice Provider, Neurohospitalist, Business Administrator, Coordinator

Teaching Styles Didactic, Audience Participation

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM CDT	Speaker	Building Collaborations Across Disciplines and Staff: APP Fellowships as a Force Multiplier in Neurology Louis A. Tramontozzi III, MD, FAAN, Joel C. Morgenlander, MD, FAAN, Calli L. Cook, DNP, FNP-C, DAAN, FAAN

Faculty Disclosures
Louis A. Tramontozzi III, MD, FAAN	Dr. Tramontozzi has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Downs, Rachlin, Martin. Dr. Tramontozzi has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Mirick O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP. Dr. Tramontozzi has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for CRICO. Dr. Tramontozzi has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Foster & Eldridge LLP.
Joel C. Morgenlander, MD, FAAN	Dr. Morgenlander has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Duke University.
Calli L. Cook, DNP, FNP-C, DAAN, FAAN	Dr. Cook has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for AbbVie. Dr. Cook has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Allergan. Dr. Cook has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Pfizer . Dr. Cook has a non-compensated relationship as a Board Member with Alliance for Patient Access that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.