Clinician Membership – Free CME (Select States)

Program Status: Currently active

Free membership program for clinicians in select states/areas providing exclusive access to on-demand CME content, digital PANS guides, expert consultation panels, and additional resources. Open to healthcare providers who have not attended prior Neuroimmune Foundation events.

Geographic Scope

• Limited to select states/areas only:
  • North Carolina
  • Iowa
  • Virginia
  • Washington DC

Eligible Professionals

• MDs
• DOs
• NPs (Nurse Practitioners)
• PAs (Physician Assistants)
• PhDs
• Therapists
• Educators

Eligibility Criteria

• Must not have attended prior Neuroimmune Foundation events
• Must be located in one of the eligible states/areas (NC, IA, VA, DC)
• Professional email address associated with place of employment required

Award Type

Free access to exclusive resources including:

• Digital PANS/PANDAS Diagnosis and Treatment Guides
• Inflammatory Brain Disorders Conference resources
• Expert Consultation Panel access
• PANS/PANDAS Publications
• Research Roundup materials
• Circle of Clinicians membership
• Frequently Asked Questions database

Additional Opportunities

• Fellowship Opportunity: Stanford Fellowship available for North Carolina physicians

Funding Source

• Access supported by generous donations from patients and families
• Limited access based on available funding

Contact Information

info@neuroimmune.org (for verification or alternative arrangement inquiries)

Application Submission

Submission Method: Online form at neuroimmune.org/clinicians/select-states-clinician-opportunities/

Status: Form active and accepting applications

Required Information

1. Personal Information:
   • First name
   • Last name
   • Professional email address (required for verification)
2. Practice Information:
   • Practice name
   • Practice mailing address (street address, optional line 2, city, state, ZIP)
   • Practice email
3. Professional Credentials:
   • Professional type (select one):
   • MD/DO
   • NP/PA
   • Medical Student (proof required)
   • PhD
   • Therapist
   • Educator
   • NPI number
4. Patient Population:
   • Select: Pediatric, Adult, or Both
5. Practice Type:
   • Select one or more:
   • Private practice
   • Clinic
   • Hospital
   • Educational (school or related)
   • Therapy Practice
   • Research
6. Insurance/Payer Information:
   • Checkboxes (select applicable):
   • "My practice is in-network with several insurance providers"
   • "My practice takes Medicaid"
   • "My practice does not take insurance"
   • "Not applicable (research or educational settings)"
7. Prior Event Attendance:
   • Question: "Have you attended any prior Neuroimmune Foundation events?"
   • If yes, list events attended
   • Note: Must not have attended prior events to be eligible

Verification Process

• Professional email required for verification purposes
• Approval timeline: Generally 3-5 business days
• Alternative arrangements: If unable to provide practice email, contact info@neuroimmune.org to make other arrangements
• Access details: Upon verification, applicants receive login details for special access account

Additional Resources Available Upon Approval

• Patient Questionnaire: Stanford Immune-Behavioral Health Clinic intake form available for download (available to logged-in members)
• Expert Consultation: Submit questions to Clinical and Scientific Advisory Board
• FAQ Submission: Clinician members may submit questions for inclusion in FAQs (questions listed anonymously)