Conferences & Community
Experiential Learning Areas Offer Fun, Unconventional Learning Opportunities Don’t miss this year’s Experiential Learning Areas for unconventional learning opportunities at the 2021 AAN Annual Meeting. Look for fun and innovative presentations that will employ various teaching and presentation styles and compelling visuals to push the boundaries of storytelling, learning, reflection, and engagement even further. For a full Experiential Learning Area schedule, visit AAN.com/21AM.
Advancing Leadership in Neurology
HeadTalks
Look for unique opportunities to learn about core leadership competencies, including how to lead in the virtual world, and topics around equity, diversity, and inclusion. The area is designed to enhance attendees’ leadership potential and help train, support, and prepare them for desired leadership roles. Highlights include:
Look for presentations designed to engage audiences through unconventional platforms that offer a truly transformational exploration of non-traditional neurology topics, including: Neuro-Jeopardy: Telencephalon Twisters Saturday, April 17, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. ET Looking to take a break from the scientific programs? Want to show what you know? Test your neurologic fortitude against top neurologists or simply sit back and watch the action from the comfort of your virtual space with Neuro-Jeopardy: Telencephalon Twisters.
Blind Spots: The Impact of Conscious and Unconscious Biases Saturday, April 17, 6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m. ET This panel discussion will feature experts discussing the impact that bias can have while treating patients. COVID and Leadership: Case Studies Sunday, April 18, 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. ET Hear intriguing examples of innovative approaches to leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Care Disparities in Populations Tuesday, April 20, 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. ET This talk will highlight issues concerning health care disparities related to neurology. Learn constructive ways to promote awareness regarding disparities.
Pioneering Policy, Practice, and Performance: Staying Ahead of Change Look for an exciting variety of talks designed to empower attendees to improve their practice and increase revenue through innovation and advocacy: Meet Your Practice Support Network: Ask Us Anything About Managing Your Practice Sunday, April 18, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. ET Ask questions of neurologists on how they manage their practices, especially during these unprecedented times. Neurology Networking and Advocacy Through Social Media Monday, April 19, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. ET Learn from social media experts on how to foster community and increase visibility for neurology-centered topics. The Midas Touchscreen: Turn Your App Idea into Gold Monday, April 19, 6:00 p.m.–6:20 p.m. ET If you’ve ever been curious about how to launch an app to help your patients and other health care professionals, then this is the session for you.
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Getting to Know Neurologists: Outside the Office Saturday, April 17, 5:00 p.m.–5:35 p.m. ET Have you ever wanted to learn more about the lifestyles of neurology leaders? This new session will feature homes, hobbies, and interesting talents of a variety of your fellow neurologists. The Salem Witch Trials: How Could that Have Happened? Sunday, April 18, 3:00 p.m.–3:35 p.m. ET When one hears tales of the Salem witch trials, it conjures up thoughts of possible demonic possession. Or was it instead even something more menacing? Was it an unexpected neurotoxin? Was it a Puritanical political ploy or perhaps what we still see in contagious hysteria? In the end, you will need to consider the theories and decide what truly happened. But one undeniable fact is that it was a regrettable historical moment that took the lives of innocent people. Neuro HeadTalk: Story Slams Sunday, April 18, 5:00 p.m.–5:35 p.m. ET Storytelling is the foundation for human communication and society. Neurologists are blessed with countless stories to share that range from the profane to the profound. This session highlights true tales told by neurologists about lessons learned from their various patients, families, and other individuals they have encountered throughout their careers in neurology. Is There a Neurologist on the Flight During a COVID Pandemic? Tuesday, April 20, 3:00 p.m.–3:35 p.m. ET For those of us who must fly not knowing other passengers' COVID status, a sudden medical emergency may leave you concerned about your medical role. Through a highly interactive format, this session will address the various medical emergencies one might encounter during a flight and outline a neurologist's role during the pandemic. The Neurology of Wine Tasting Tuesday, April 20, 5:00 p.m.–5:35 p.m. ET This talk is designed to engage you intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Grab a glass of wine and learn about the science behind what you are tasting.
