2026 Annual Meeting | H68 - Changemaker Award: Back to the Future (Academic Hub)

Date Sunday 04/19/26

Time 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM CDT Add To Calendar

Location McCormick Place West | W192b

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 (Academic)

Director(s) Alexis N. Simpkins, MD, PhD, MSCR, FAHA, FANA, FAAN

Topic(s) Leadership

Learning Objectives This presentation will highlight how a new program was developed to encourage interest in neurology, promote career development, and allow opportunities for increased visibility among peers. We will review the program design, examples of increased engagement, and participants' testimonials on their experiences in the program.

CME Available No CME available

Program Tracks Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
01:15 PM - 02:00 PM CDT	Speaker	Changemaker Award Alexis N. Simpkins, MD, PhD, MSCR, FAHA, FANA, FAAN

Faculty Disclosures
Alexis N. Simpkins, MD, PhD, MSCR, FAHA, FANA, FAAN	Dr. Simpkins has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Data Safety Monitoring Board. Dr. Simpkins has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. The institution of Dr. Simpkins has received research support from NIH/NIA. The institution of Dr. Simpkins has received research support from Bristol-Meyer Squibb Foundation. The institution of Dr. Simpkins has received research support from Corxel. Dr. Simpkins has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.