President's Column
Read archives from AAN Past President Orly Avitzur, MD, MBA, FAAN, who served from May 2021 to April 2023.
January 2023
Join Us in Boston—or Live Online—for Our Exciting 75th Annual Meeting
The 2023 AAN Annual Meeting being held April 22–27 promises to be the most thrilling meeting to date, and not just because many of you are enjoying travel again or because few cities rival Boston’s offerings in the spring, but because it marks the AAN’s 75th anniversary, and the celebration will continue week-long. Earlier this year, I joined the Meeting Management Committee to tour the convention center and brainstorm ideas to commemorate the Academy’s history, and I can assure you that the days will be full of excitement, festivity, and surprises.
I’ve invited my colleagues who chair the Education, Science, and Meeting Management Committees to give you a sneak peek.
Orly Avitzur, MD, MBA, FAAN
President, AAN
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Joseph I. Sirven, MD, FAAN
Chair, Education Committee
This year’s educational offerings are back to a full calendar of nonstop education customized the way you want it.
We will have over 200 courses in a variety of formats. Every general and subspecialty area will be available to meet your needs. There are core classes fundamental to each neurologic discipline, plus cutting-edge sessions highlighting the rapid transformation of clinical neurology. There are skills workshops as well as multidisciplinary courses underscoring the commonalties between various neurological conditions and diseases. Even better, these courses are delivered the way you want to receive them.
Are you looking to network? Then come to the classes in person. Really need to focus on a specific area? Then try our virtual delivery. If you are looking to expand your career options or better understand the practice of neurology, we’ve got you covered. We also have extensive offerings for our medical students, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, business administrators, and the entire neurology clinical care team. If you need a break and are looking for infotainment over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, then check out the Head Talks stage and Annual Meeting Hub offerings. It’s incredibly exciting and waiting for you. Please join me and I’ll see you there.
Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHA
Chair, Science Committee
On behalf of the Science Committee, I am delighted to introduce the AAN’s 75th Scientific Program. We are jubilant as we celebrate the AAN’s accomplishments of the past three-quarters of the century—but we are especially proud of the milestones that the AAN’s Science has reached. We have come a long way from our first scientific program unveiled at the meeting in French Lick, IN, in June of 1949, with a total of 38 papers presented and chaired by no other than Dr. Robert Wartenberg! But the traditions set in place at that time for the AAN Science―“hot-off-the press” scientific reports, covering diverse neurological subjects, and of great relevance to neurology practice at the time―continue to carry on at the 75th Annual Meeting with tremendous impact. The 2023 Scientific Program will offer:
- 7 plenary sessions
- Over 2,600 abstract presentations, 47 platform sessions, and 14 poster sessions
- 6 Neuroscience in the Clinic sessions
- 4 Invited Science sessions, where the best of subspecialty science from a wide field of collaborating society meetings will be presented including:
- Society for Neuro-oncology
- International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- And my personal favorite―over 25 award presentations running the gamut from high school students to trainees to mid-career to lifetime achievement!
The Annual Meeting Scientific Program does not stop at traditional scientific presentations. As always, the Science Committee continues to innovate to deliver creative engagement formats for attendees of all career stages and walks of our glorious profession. In this spirit, we look forward to celebrating the achievements of our Research Program awardees and winners of the numerous scientific awards. We are excited to engage at the Emerging Science session and to browse the poster neighborhoods. We are also delighted to present, for the second year, the 2023 Research Hub―an innovative space concept where the science and research programming is experiential, approachable, and interactive―offering multiple formats, various pace of activities, and an intimate setting.
We have another great year of science ahead, and whether you are a trainee or an established investigator, the 75th AAN’s scientific program will be a thrill!
Ann H. Tilton, MD, FAAN
Chair, Meeting Management Committee
No matter how you experience the 2023 Annual Meeting, you can expect to find an endless choice of top-tier educational opportunities in several different learning formats focused on every specialty imaginable, all the valuable CME you need for the year, the latest science covering every specialty; and the opportunity to connect with friends from around the world.
Check back often for more information as the program is finalized and choose your own adventure! In-person attendance will offer a wide range of experiences, including the 75th Anniversary Celebration. There will be skills workshops along with all the educational, networking, and Hub opportunities.
Virtual Registration with attendance through our online platform includes the daily online-only program featuring interviews and cutting-edge research summaries, access to AAN Rewind, live Q&A after most sessions with the in-person audience, and an online poster gallery.
Experiential Learning Areas have been reimagined as eight Hubs for the 2023 Annual Meeting. Hubs offer unique educational and networking opportunities around a specific focus to meet your needs and spark your curiosity. They are designed to foster collaborative learning, share unique education delivery methods, and provide content not found in a traditional classroom.