2026 Annual Meeting | H114 - So You Want to Be a Neurologist: Charting Your Path (Trainee Hub)

Date Monday 04/20/26

Time 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT Add To Calendar

Location McCormick Place West | W196 Lobby

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 (Trainee)

Director(s) Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Madhureeta Achari, MD, FAAN, Jessica B. Kraker, MD, FAAN, Neil Masangkay, MD, FAAN

Topic(s) General Neurology

Learning Objectives This session will introduce medical students to the exciting and diverse career pathways within general neurology, highlighting the steps from transitioning from medical school to residency and potential fellowships. The session aims to demystify the training process, showcase the breadth of general neurology practice, and inspire students to imagine themselves thriving in a field that offers intellectual challenge and flexible career trajectories.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Professionalism, Systems-based Practice

Program Level Introductory

Program Tracks Medical Students

Recommended Audience Medical Student

Teaching Styles Audience Participation

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT	Speaker	So You Want to Be a Neurologist: Charting Your Path Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Madhureeta Achari, MD, FAAN, Jessica B. Kraker, MD, FAAN, Neil Masangkay, MD, FAAN

Faculty Disclosures
Jessica B. Kraker, MD, FAAN	Dr. Kraker has or had stock in Doximity. An immediate family member of Dr. Kraker has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. An immediate family member of Dr. Kraker has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Peer instructor on surgical robot with Globus Medical.
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN	Dr. Safdieh has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for AAN. Dr. Safdieh has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C.. Dr. Safdieh has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care.
Neil Masangkay, MD, FAAN	Dr. Masangkay has nothing to disclose.
Madhureeta Achari, MD, FAAN	Dr. Achari has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for McKinney-Taylor.