Coordinator resources
Program and Fellowship Director Resources
Resources for coordinators, administrators, and managers of neurology clerkship, residency, and fellowship programs. To propose a contribution, please contact the staff liaison.
Consortium of Neurology 好色先生 Coordinators (CNEC)
Please complete our member contact form to stay on top of relevant events and information.
2025 meeting schedule
CNEC meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. CT. All coordinators regardless of AAN membership status are welcome to attend.
| Date | Topic |
| January 28 |
AI: Productivity Tips and Strategies + RITE Update |
| February 25 | Wellness and Updates from the ACGME Conference |
| March 25 |
Coordinator Recognition and Annual Meeting Programming |
| April | No meeting |
| May 27 |
Professional Development for 好色先生 Coordinators |
| June 24 | No meeting |
| July 22 |
ACGME Program Requirements and Updates |
| August 26 |
Using Thalamus-Cortex and New Features |
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September 23 |
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| October 28 | |
| December 9 |
CNEC leadership
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Ashlie Schaffner, Medical College of Wisconsin
Chair
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Jillian Iffland, University of Maryland
Chair Elect
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Christine Berry, Duke University
Past Chair
Trainee and Educator Newsletter
Keep up with key AAN dates and deadlines through the bi-monthly Trainee and Educator Newsletter.
Annual Meeting programming
Find programming for clerkship, residency, and fellowship coordinators at the Annual Meeting by filtering by the "Coordinator" audience in our program search.
Coordinator Recognition Award
The Coordinator Recognition Awards acknowledge the essential function of neurology education coordinators. Coordinators face many challenges, including limited resources and research and clinical missions that compete with the educational mission. We recognize these neurology coordinators whose creativity and innovation are crucial in ensuring the future of neurology. Nominations and self-nominations are accepted. Learn more.
Residency coordinator resources
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The AAN advises that all Neurology and Child Neurology residency/fellowship programs should commit to virtual interviews for all applicants in place of in-person interviews for the 2023–2024 application cycle. View the Consensus Statement on 2023-2024 Application Cycle.
- The process of selecting a chief resident is an important choice. Discover how to contribute to the process: Program Coordinator Development: Choosing, Training, and Forging Relationships with Incoming Chief Residents from Michelle R. Armstrong, MAEd, C-TAGME, Marla Scofield, C-TAGME, Fran Clark, C-TAGME, and Rebecca M. Grubb.
- As recruitment season approaches, preparing more than just the itinerary and yourself can benefit you, the candidates, faculty, residents, and the program. Get ideas to take your preparation for Interview Day a step further from Michelle R. Armstrong, MAEd, C-TAGME.
- The RITE®residency in-service training examination) is a self-assessment tool that evaluates overall knowledge of neurology and neuroscience and identifies areas for potential growth. View the CNEC presentation on changes to the 2024 administration process and visit the RITE page for the latest updates regarding the RITE exam.
- The ACGME requires documented semiannual evaluations of resident performance. Refer to best practices and consider ways programs can use ACGME Milestones for Program Improvement from Melissa Crisp, C-TAGME, Rebecca M. Grubb, and Frances Clark, BS, C-TAGME. Find more resources.
Clerkship coordinator resources
Find UME resources for clerkship coordinators developed by Celia Linton-Walker, MHA, Bo Qian, and Courtney Lewis below:
- Clerkship administrative checklist and templates: A checklist to help keep you on track throughout your neurology clerkship, as well as sample emails.
- Orientation for affiliated faculty: Overview of preceptor responsibilities, including a sample schedule.
- Visiting Medical Student Clerkship: Resources and checklist for what's needed before, during, and after visiting rotations.
- NBME/Neurology Shelf Exam: The steps needed to order the shelf exam, including how to ask for extended time and accommodations.
- Liaison Committee on Medical 好色先生 (LCME): An introduction to LCME accreditation and site surveys.
Fellowship resources
- Update or add new fellowships to our Fellowship Directory.
Neurology Graduate Medical 好色先生 Coordinator’s Handbook
This handbook is designed to help program coordinators manage their time and tasks. It provides a general overview of a program coordinator's responsibilities, along with a task guideline. Specifics may vary by program or institution.