It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph L. Sacco, MD, MS, FAHA, FAAN, the 35th president of the AAN from 2017 to 2019.
Visit the In Memoriam:
Yes,
@DGlaucomflecken
, we will cover neuro-ophthalmology at
#AANAM
, but we didn't forget about ALL the OTHER subspecialties of
#neurology
!
March 17 is the last day to save with advance registration discounts.
#NeuroTwitter
What an amazing two years it has been! Today is
@OrlyA
's last day as our president, so please help us show her how much we appreciate her.
Thank you for everything, Dr. Avitzur! 💚
#AANAM
#NeurologyProud
Cheers to 75 years! 🥂
The AAN was founded on this day in 1948. Since then, we've transformed to respond to the needs of neurologists and
#neurology
professionals to help them provide the best
#PatientCare
.
Learn more about our history:
#NeurologyProud
Ready for the Hill and to ask their members of Congress to:
🧠 Reform the Medicare Physician Payment System
🧠 Support and Expand the Conrad 30 Program
#AANadvocacy
#Neurology
That's a wrap for the Great Neuro Reunion in Seattle.
For those who were able to attend in person, THANK YOU! For those who couldn't, we hope to see you at the virtual
#AANAM
later this month, and of course, next year in Boston.
#Neurology
#NeuroTwitter
Congratulations to our 2021 and 2020 recipients of the AAN President's Award, Neil A. Busis, MD, FAAN, and Gregory D. Cascino, MD, FAAN! Thank you both for your dedication to the betterment of neurology and our organization!
#NeurologyProud
#AANAM
Today we are kicking off the BEST neurology meeting of the year!
#AANAM
Welcome to everyone joining us in Denver and hello to everyone joining us virtually. 👋 We are so glad you are all here.
Watch now to learn how to identify evidence-based ways to treat acute and chronic pediatric migraines as well as counsel patients on lifestyle choices to help reduce headaches.
Over 160 neurologists and neurology professionals will soon travel to DC to advocate for positive change in the field of neurology and for their patients.
Read about this year's Neurology on the Hill priorities:
#NOH22
#AANadvocacy
Some legislators may not know what a neurologist is and what they specialize in. Tomorrow,
#NOH19
advocates will educate and ask members of Congress to support
#neurology
and neurologic patients.
#AANadvocacy
We have attendees from 110 countries at this year's
#AANAM
! Comment below and let us know where you traveled from or the location you are logging in from.
#NeuroTwitter
#Neurology
Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Women Leading in Neurology Program participants who graduated today! We wish them well and cannot wait to see where their
#AANleadership
journey takes them.
#WomenInNeurology
#Neurology
Congratulations to Ann H. Tilton, MD, FAAN, for receiving the 2024 AAN President’s Award!
Read more about Dr. Tilton and her amazing accomplishments.
#AANAM
#NeurologyProud
It has been such a wonderful week. Thank you for joining us for the best neurology meeting of the year.
Let's begin the countdown until
#AANAM
in sunny California! 🌞
Congratulations to this fantastic Women Leading in Neurology cohort who graduated this weekend in Minneapolis. You impress us and we are
#NeurologyProud
of you all.
#AANleadership
#Neurology
Neurology on the Hill starts today! Over 180 neurologists and neurology professionals are prepped to meet with their representatives virtually to advocate for neurologic care.
#NOH21
#AANadvocacy
#NeurologyProud
Neurology on the Hill is happening now! Our priority issues are:
1️⃣ Lower Out-of-Pocket Medication Costs
2️⃣ Streamline Prior Auth in Medicare Advantage
3️⃣ Increase Neurology Research Funding
Join the conversation using
#NOH20
!
#AANadvocacy
The AAN advises that all
#Neurology
and
#ChildNeurology
residency/fellowship programs should commit to virtual interviews for all applicants in place of in-person interviews for the 2021–2022 application cycle.
Read the full statement:
#NeuroTwitter
How Healthy Is Your Brain? Improving Nation’s Brain Health Is Focus of New AAN Plan
Introducing September 15, 2022, “National Brain Health Day”
Learn more:
#BrainHealth
#Neurology
#NeuroTwitter
The neurologic exam hasn't changed much over the years, but new technologies, testing capabilities, and improved imaging modalities have enabled
#neurologists
to confirm their findings.
#Neurology
#NeuroTwitter
Today is the day! Over 200 neurologists will meet with members of Congress to ask for their support on issues important to
#neurology
. Follow along at
#NOH19
and
#AANadvocacy
.
Sarah Bellum has been busy autographing copies of
#AANAM
Daily. Attend the happy hour in the North Lobby at 4:30 p.m. ET for your chance to take one home!
#Neurology
#NeuroTwitter
The AAN has released a Consensus Statement on 2020-2021 Application Cycle in advance of the upcoming residency program application season. These recommendations are meant as suggestions and guidance for
#neurology
and
#childneurology
residency programs.
Congratulations to AAN member and
#NOH20
attendee
@AMOwensby
, DNP, for winning the primary race for the KY04 congressional seat. The AAN’s BrainPAC Executive Committee will be meeting with Dr. Owensby on Thursday to discuss the dynamics of her race & her top campaign priorities.
Safe travels to everyone heading to DC today for Neurology on the Hill. Let us know which state you are representing.
Not attending
#NOH23
? You can still support your colleagues on social media! Follow the hashtag and amplify their voices.
📷: Texas Delegation 2022
#AANadvocacy
Thank you to the AAN members who were advocating on the Hill today on behalf of
#neurology
! Your dedication to the field and your patients is inspiring.
#AANadvocacy
Happy Doctors' Day! We've never been more
#NeurologyProud
of our members than we are right now. Thank you for everything that you do for your patients and for
#neurology
.
#DoctorsDay
Today at the AAN Neurology Department Chair Summit, AAN President
@OrlyA
announced the renaming of the event to the Ralph L. Sacco Neurology Chair Summit.
#NeurologyProud
#NeuroTwitter
Safe travels to everyone heading to Seattle for
#AANAM
! Registration and vaccine verification is located at 800 Pike Street on Yakima Level 1 and is open from 1:00-6:00 p.m. today. See you soon!
#Neurology
On Sunday, over 200 neurologists will travel to DC to represent their state at
#Neurology
on the Hill. If you're attending
#NOH20
, which state are you flying in from?
#AANAdvocacy
Congratulations to our
#AANPALF
graduates! We can't wait to see how they use their
#AANleadership
skills to improve the field of neurology and patient care.
#AANadvocacy
Congratulations to our newest cohort of
#AANLeadership
graduates! Emerging Leaders Class of 2021, we are excited to see what’s to come.
The deadline to apply for the next class is June 6. Learn more:
Congratulations to everyone whose abstract has been accepted to the scientific program at
#AANAM
! As a reminder, the early registration deadline is March 25.
#Neurology
#NeuroTwitter
New Position Statement from the American Academy of Neurology:
Use of Social Media in Health Care—Opportunities, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations
A must-read for all our Twitter followers!
#Neurology
#NeuroTwitter
@GreenJournal
We're so excited to welcome everyone to DC for
#NOH24
! Let us know which state you're representing.
For those unable to make it, support your colleagues by following
#NOH24
and amplifying their voices.
📷: 2023 attendees
#AANadvocacy
There are so many opportunities to connect at the Annual Meeting, and some of those relationships will last a lifetime.
📸: Trainee and Early Career Researchers Coffee Connect in the Research Hub at
#AANAM
Congratulations to the Diversity Leadership Program graduates who presented to the AAN Board of Directors this morning. Thank you for all for your dedication and outstanding work!
#AANleadership
#Neurology
#NeuroTwitter
Telehealth
✔️ allows more frequent access to care
✔️ reduces travel costs
✔️improves access for both rural and urban neurologic patients.
Join us and speak up for
#telehealth
on July 28-29!
#Neurology
#NeuroTwitter
Join artist Dr.
@GDunnArt
as he reveals insight into the complexity of human consciousness through his
#artwork
, revolutionizing the way in which the average person thinks about the
#brain
.
#AANAM