Looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? These programs may be for you!
September 2, 2025
Leadership is an investment, and the AAN is ready to invest in you with one of these life-changing opportunities for mid-career neurologists who are looking to take the next step in their careers and advance as leaders. If this describes you—or someone you know—then applications are being accepted until October 9, 2025, for the Women Leading in Neurology and Transforming Leaders programs.
Ready to tackle disparities head-on?
Those looking to take on gender disparities while building a peer network with other AAN members will find the Women Leading in Neurology program invaluable.
“The Women Leading in Neurology program gave me the confidence to value my unique contributions to the field of neurology and pursue future leadership opportunities with courage and curiosity,” said 2024 graduate Neha M. Kramer, MD. “Through coaching and mentorship, I was able to identify critical areas for growth in my personal and professional life. By identifying my strengths and values, I have increased clarity on my path forward.”
Ready to transform your influence?
Innovative leaders with aspirations to transform their practice community and field of neurology—but lacking the knowledge and skills necessary to have the desired impact and influence—will find their perfect fit with the Transforming Leaders program.
“This program has provided the kind of structure, objective insights, and deliberate practice that really have had an impact on me—not only as a neurologist, but also as a neurologist seeking to lead in health care,” said 2025 graduate Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, MSc, FAAN.
Unparalleled curriculum
No other leadership program in the country matches the AAN’s caliber of development, and the Women Leading in Neurology and Transforming Leaders programs are entirely unique in their incorporation of executive leadership education, collaboration, and strong network building with peers, 1:1 leadership coaching, and mentoring opportunities in the field of neurology. Graduates consistently find them to be extremely valuable, with 100% of respondents saying it improved their ability to lead authentically, enhanced their communication and negotiation skills, and helped them learn strategies for working better in teams, and 90% saying it increased their confidence in understanding, analyzing, and solving problems.
The AAN has also benefited greatly—many graduates have continued on to serve on AAN committees, subcommittees, and even the Board of Directors.