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Submit articles for UCNS C-cert reading list
UCNS diplomates and subspecialty sponsoring organizations can submit journal articles or practice guidelines for the 2026 C-cert subspecialty reading list.
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Top five courses from Annual Meeting On Demand
Annual Meeting On Demand lets you access hours of courses and hundreds of CME credits from the 2025 AAN Annual Meeting. Here are some of the most popular courses to check out.
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Applications open for 2025-2026 academic year memberships
The AAN is now accepting applications for AAN Student, Intern, and Junior memberships for the 2025-2026 academic year cycle, which runs from July 1 through June 30.
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Sacco Scholars explore brain health with AAN, AHA program
Hortense Triniac, PhD, and Katy Walsh, PhD, are the 2025 recipients of the Sacco Scholars Program, a unique research scholarship through the AAN and the American Heart Association. Read about their research and the scholarship.
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Looking for convenient learning for the care team? NeuroPanels now has on-demand options
The AAN’s popular case-based webinar series is now available in a convenient on-demand option. Learn more about how this handy learning opportunity offers something for each member of the care team.
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Hone your leadership skills for free with Leadership University
The AAN is committed to providing members with the foundational training and tools necessary to achieve their desired leadership potential. Read on to see how we’re achieving this with Leadership University now available for free in the Online Learning Center!
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What are the AAN’s advocacy priorities—and how can you get involved?
The AAN’s top priorities for 2025 are access to care, reducing regulatory and administrative burdens, strengthening the neurology workforce, and supporting neuroscience research and brain health. Get involved in neurology advocacy.
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Medical students: Considering an away rotation? Apply for these AAN scholarships
The Visiting Medical Student Scholarship and the Visiting Medical Student Diversity Scholarship, two $2,000 AAN scholarships for medical students completing an away rotation in neurology, are now accepting applications.
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Jackson's term as AAN president ends, Rost succeeds
Carlayne E. Jackson, MD, FAAN, has reached the end of her term as AAN president, passing the gavel to President Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHA. Read about the two leaders.
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Are you ready to invest in yourself and your career? The AAN wants to invest in you!
Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level to be the change leader of tomorrow? Applications are now open until May 15 for the Academy’s prestigious Diversity Leadership, Emerging Leaders, and Practice Leadership Programs!
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Craft your advocacy message with ‘Advocacy in Action’ Presidential Plenary
The 2025 AAN Annual Meeting included the Presidential Plenary on advocacy, featuring a panel and a “mini training session” on how to get started. Watch the full plenary online.
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What is the AAN’s Neurology Compensation and Productivity Survey?
Complete the 2025 Neurology Compensation and Productivity (NCP) survey by April 24 for free access to the data dashboard—a way to benchmark salary, productivity data, and more.
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Applications open for UCNS certification in Neuro-oncology, Neurocritical Care
Applications are open for these two certification exams through May 1.
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New book helps people navigate the challenges of MS
Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis is the latest book from Brain & Life®, offering expert guidance on multiple sclerosis management. Read about the book and its lead author, Kathleen Costello, ANP-BC, MSCN.
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AAN honors longtime leader, volunteer with 2025 President’s Award
Janis Miyasaki, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FAAN, is being honored with the AAN’s prestigious President’s Award.
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Need to Meet Your DEA Licensure Training? Look to Continuum
Along with quality continuing medical education, Continuum® subscribers can now access a convenient, neurology-focused course that fulfills their DEA licensure training requirements.
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UCNS Accredits Programs, Certifies New Diplomates, and Prepares for 2025 Certification Exams
A lot is going on at the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties. Read about eight newly accredited training programs, 195 new diplomates, and recruitment for the 2025 Certification Examinations.
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Advocacy update from AAN President, Carlayne E. Jackson, MD, FAAN
Special update from the AAN on advocacy efforts in Washington, DC—monitoring policy changes, engaging Congress, and supporting neurology through Capitol Hill Report, BrainPAC, and AAN Action Alerts.
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Now Seeking the Next Resident Member of Continuum’s Editorial Board
Junior members of the AAN can apply to join the Continuum Editorial Board! Get perspectives from a current resident member and the publication’s editor-in-chief, learn who’s eligible, and apply.
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Leadership Webinars Aimed at Chief Residents to Debut in 2025
Neurology chief residents face a variety of unique challenges in their roles. This new series aims to help!