Director Recognition Award Grant

The Director Recognition Award by the American Academy of Neurology honors program directors in residency and fellowship who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to neurology training. This prestigious award recognizes creativity and innovation in education, emphasizing inclusivity in nominations. Recipients will receive a certificate of recognition, highlighting their contributions at the Consortium of Neurology Program Directors Business Meeting, thereby advancing the future of neurology through excellence in training.

About the American Academy of Neurology
As the world’s largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 40,000 members, the AAN offers access to continuing education, essential practice tools, research grants, networking and advocacy opportunities, and more.
Program Director Recognition Award
Residency and Fellowship Program Directors face many challenges in administering a training program. This award is intended to acknowledge excellence on their behalf and recognize individuals whose leadership, creativity, and innovation are crucial in ensuring the future of Neurology. Nominations should be inclusive in regard to gender and underrepresented groups. Candidates can nominate themselves or be nominated. Posthumous nominations will not be accepted.
Benefits
Annually, two (2) residency program directors and two (2) fellowship program directors will be selected to receive a certificate of recognition by the AAN. Recipients will be acknowledged at the Consortium of Neurology Program Directors (CNPD) Business Meeting.

Eligibility

An active AAN member
A current residency or fellowship program director with at least five years’ experience in that role. Associate program directors are eligible.
Demonstrated excellence in GME education
Demonstrated record of leadership, creativity, innovation, and scholarshipApplication requirements:Curriculum vitae (CV)Three letters of recommendation: one each from DIO or Department Chair, Program or Fellowship Coordinator, and current resident(s) or fellow(s). If multiple residents/fellows combine into one file to upload.
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