2026 Annual Meeting | The First 365 Days as a Coordinator

Date Monday 04/20/26

Time 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM CDT Add To Calendar

Location McCormick Place West | W196a

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 Seminar

Director(s) Katie Christie, Kathryn L. Xixis, MD

Topic(s) General Neurology

Learning Objectives At the end of this session, participants should be able to describe commonly-encountered expectations and possible pitfalls in the early program coordinator role, identify tools and techniques for increasing success as a first-year program coordinator, and identify tools and techniques for seeking helpful direction and constructive feedback from the program director.

CME Available No CME available

Core Competencies Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism

Program Level Introductory

Program Tracks Education Coordinators

Recommended Audience Coordinator

Teaching Styles Audience Participation

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
09:15 AM - 10:15 AM CDT	Speaker	The First 365 Days as a Coordinator Katie Christie, Kathryn L. Xixis, MD

Faculty Disclosures
Kathryn L. Xixis, MD	Dr. Xixis has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Neurology Committee Member to ACGME-ABMS Symposium on CBME (hotel and travel expenses) with ACGME. Dr. Xixis has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Child Neurology Representative to ABPN Critical Issues Forum (on CBME) (hotel and travel expenses) with ABPN. Dr. Xixis has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Invited Speaker (Honorarium) with Oklahoma State Graduate Medical Education Committee. Dr. Xixis has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a AAN Education Committee Member (hotel and travel expenses) with AAN. Dr. Xixis has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a UCNS Accreditation Council (hotel and travel expenses) with UCNS. Dr. Xixis has a non-compensated relationship as a Podcast Writer and Editor of CNS Podcast Brainstorm with Child Neurology Society that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
Katie Christie	Mrs. Christie has nothing to disclose.