REGISTRATION STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS MONTH’S SUMMER CONFERENCE

Emergency and Hospital Neurology

You still can register to attend this month’s AAN Summer Conference: Emergency and Hospital Neurology, set to take place July 28 and 29 both live online and in person at the Hyatt Regency in the Academy’s hometown of Minneapolis, MN. No matter how you attend, you can expect a lively two-day program dedicated to the most up-to-date information on the critically important topic of emergency and hospital neurology.

Tailored to the needs of the consultant neurologists at both tertiary and community practices, the curriculum will highlight the latest in clinically relevant scientific advances and casebased updates in all important neurohospitalist and neurocritical care topics. Gain knowledge that you can put to use after the conference from sessions that will optimize practice, teaching, and quality improvement.

July 28–29, 2023 AAN.com/Summer

AAN Advocacy: Where We Stand

Rufus Miles was not a neurologist. He was an administrator in the US federal government in the mid-to-late 20th century who created the maxim known as Miles’ Law, which states, “Where you stand depends on where you sit.” This adage succinctly describes the nature of politics, where interests can be singular, mutual, or competitive—and where you stand depends on which side (or sides) of an issue you find yourself sitting.

AAN leadership, member volunteers, and Academy staff have been working diligently on an array of issues affecting the practice of neurology and quality patient care. At the beginning of 2023, with the input of members who participated in our survey on their top concerns, three leading issues were identified as key action priorities, along with secondary topics the Academy is closely watching and addressing as needed.

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Applications Now Open for 2024 AAN Awards

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Applications are now being accepted until November 2 for 2024 AAN awards, which recognize outstanding achievements across career levels. The AAN values your unique contributions to the field of neurology and awards offer opportunities to be honored during conferences, receive travel stipends, or present your work to your colleagues.

New this year are special filter options, allowing you to sort awards by location, applicant type, career level, or practice setting to find the perfect award for you!

Visit AAN.com/Awards to learn more and apply. 

The Mission of the AAN is to promote the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care and enhance member career satisfaction.

The Vision of the AAN is to be indispensable to our members.

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July Highlights

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Meet Your New Board Member: Gregory J. Esper, MD, MBA, FAAN

Gregory J. Esper, MD, MBA, FAAN, is professor of neurology at Emory University School of Medicine and is a general neurologist. He earned his medical degree at Vanderbilt University, completed neurology residency at Washington University in St. Louis, and finished a clinical neurophysiology fellowship and a clinical research fellowship in electrical impedance myography at Harvard University's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

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McClean Named First Recipient of New Leadership Development Award Honoring Cascino

Jeffrey C. McClean II, MD, FAAN, has been named the first recipient of a new Terrence L. Cascino Award for Physician Leadership.

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Picture This: Your Artwork on the Cover of Neurology: Clinical Practice

Neurology ® Clinical Practice seeks original art for its issue covers in 2024!

The End of the PHE: Persevering and Thriving in Neurology

It’s now been three and a half years since we first heard about the mysterious virus that was rapidly causing severe respiratory illnesses in people and an alarming number of deaths. It soon became clear this was not just a common influenza but a horrifyingly deadly pandemic that gripped the world and changed how we lived and how we worked. Every country, state, province, and municipality wrestled with how to react to the COVID-19 pandemic and how to best help its citizens.

In the United States, the Health and Human Services Secretary announced a Public Health Emergency (PHE). Congress swiftly passed legislation to assist businesses and individuals. Regulatory agencies reviewed policies to reduce obstacles, including those affecting health care. “Pivot” became the new buzzword in business planning.

ƒ Submitted comments in response to the Drug Enforcement Agency’s proposed rule regarding prescribing of controlled substances via telehealth

ƒ Provided input for an updated CONNECT for Health Act

We’ve successfully engaged our membership in pushing for expansion as well. Telehealth was one of the AAN’s asks during 2022’s Neurology on the Hill and members enthusiastically responded to our five grassroots campaigns with nearly 10,000 letters sent to their representatives in Washington, DC.

AAN Chief Executive Officer: Mary E. Post, MBA, CAE