OPPORTUNITIES, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND KNOWING ONE’S SELF

Carlayne E. Jackson, MD, FAAN, 38th President of the American Academy of Neurology

It is a distinct honor to have this opportunity to address you as president of the American Academy of Neurology. It’s also humbling to have been chosen by my colleagues to follow such talented and dedicated individuals like Dr. Orly Avitzur, Dr. Jim Stevens, the late Dr. Ralph Sacco, and all the others who stretch back to A.B. Baker who created this home for us 75 years ago. They have made our Academy strong and responsive to our needs, and I shall strive every day to do the same.

I started working with the AAN in 2002 as an abstract reviewer for the Annual Meeting. In 2005, a colleague on the Science Committee was rotating off and there was a need for a member with research experience in neuromuscular diseases. The Academy was very intentional about wanting to include more women on committees since at the time women made up only 20 percent of appointments. In 2011, I was nominated for the Board of Directors. There were four women on the board at that time and I was the youngest member. In 2017, I was encouraged to apply for an officer position and became the secretary of the Board. Outside of my role on the Board, I also served on the Meeting Management Committee and became chair in 2019.

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Summer Conference Early Registration Discounts End June 1

May 11 Is Compensation and Productivity Survey Deadline

Minneapolis and Online

July 28–29, 2023

Don’t wait to secure your spot. June 1 is the last chance for early registration discounts for the 2023 AAN Summer Conference: Emergency and Hospital Neurology, set to take

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AAN members are encouraged to complete the 2023 Neurology Compensation and Productivity Survey by May 11 to receive access to a wealth of data for free—a $500 value. The Neurology Compensation and Productivity Survey is the largest neurology compensation and productivity survey in the United States, with more than 4,000 AAN members participating in 2021. For the first time, this year’s survey will capture additional information for those practicing in the full-time telehealth model and for those delivering care in the inpatient setting.

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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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