2025: Reflecting on a year of purpose, progress, and partnership
As we reflect on 2025, we are proud to share the story of your Academy’s journey through a year defined by purpose, progress, and partnerships. While the year brought its share of turbulence and new challenges in health care, your American Academy of Neurology rose to the occasion. Our commitment to promoting brain health for all, supporting neuroscience research, championing fair Medicare payment, protecting patient access, advancing physician-led neurology teams, reducing burnout, and standing firm for science and evidence-based medicine guided every step.
Throughout 2025, the AAN operated at full capacity, passionately advocating for our members and their patients in Washington, DC. Our advocacy efforts intensified, ensuring that the collective voice of neurology was heard loud and clear on Capitol Hill. We sent 98 letters to policymakers on key priorities such as extending telehealth flexibilities, fixing Medicare reimbursement cuts, rallying support for neuroscience research, and reducing administrative burden. By amplifying our advocacy efforts and broadening our collaborations, the AAN kept the needs and perspectives of neurologists and their patients at the forefront of legislative discussions throughout the year.
AAN Action Alerts made it easy for our members to engage in advocacy and ensure their voices were heard. In 2025, our collective influence in public policy grew stronger than ever. More than 2,000 members participated in over 11,000 advocacy actions, including programs such as Neurology on the Hill, the Legislative Summit, our Advocacy Action Center, and the new Political Outreach for Neurological Support (PONS) network initiative. This growing engagement solidifies our impact and demonstrates the strength of our community. Advocacy matters now more than ever, and the AAN’s BrainPAC—the only federal political action committee dedicated solely to neurology—saw substantial growth in contributions in 2025. This unique tool for educating federal legislators on the critical issues facing neurologists and their patients gives neurology a strong voice on Capitol Hill and helps support and elect congressional candidates who champion the needs of neurologists and their patients.
We’re here to support our members in practice and help them provide the best possible patient care. One way we achieve this is through free
AAN practice guidelines and resources. Our 2025 practice guideline on the management of functional seizures is particularly noteworthy. Research shows that functional seizures have been a misunderstood condition and that most people with functional seizures currently do not receive targeted and evidence-based treatment. The recommendations in this guideline are a landmark effort in overcoming stigma, reducing treatment gaps, and improving patient outcomes. It is the first guideline from the AAN to focus on a functional neurological disorder.
The need for scientific research has also never been more urgent. A new systematic analysis published in November by the AAN and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation found that one in two people in the US—54.2%—is affected by a neurological disease or disorder. Coupled with significant cuts to research funding in 2025, we have reached a critical tipping point. In response, and in addition to our advocacy work, the AAN has been building coalitions with other research-focused organizations to educate lawmakers about the critical need for neuroscience research and funding. In October, we co-hosted the virtual forum “Neuroscience Research in Times of Uncertainty” with the Society for Neuroscience. This event brought together hundreds of attendees to learn about proven strategies for advocating for federal research funding, advancing science, improving patient care, and identifying practical actions to strengthen support for science. Our strategic plan calls directly for promoting neuroscience research; therefore, we took a bold step forward and expanded our organizational commitment to direct fundraising for research grants through the AAN Institute, our 501(c)(3) charity, and we hope for your support in these efforts. This new initiative aims to sustain, expand, and grow the highly acclaimed AAN Research Program, as a leading research funding source for our neurological community.
We are stronger together, and we have strength in numbers. With more than 44,000 AAN members—one in four of whom is outside the US—we are a vibrant and thriving community. Together, we are promoting advocacy, education, and brain health for all. Over the past few months, the AAN’s been at the forefront of global engagement at the World Congress of Neurology, Brain Economy Summit at the 80th United Nation General Assembly, and the first World Brain Health
Forum, to mention a few. We shared our US perspective on the state of neurology for 2025 and beyond and had an opportunity to engage our global neurology community on our shared priorities and, specifically, brain health. In September, at the fourth annual AAN Brain Health Summit, we brought together 175 thought leaders representing over 90 organizations from academia, research, government, industry, and advocacy to make brain health for all an achievable global goal. We are grateful to our industry partners for their investment in advancing brain health in 2025.
As we empower communities toward better brain health, we announced transitioning of our Brain & Life® print magazine to an online-only resource. This evolution will double the number of monthly articles and provide real-time updates, helping patients and caregivers connect with more trusted information, tips, and stories on neurological disease and brain health. It will also set the stage for the next, transformative approach to the way we engage and empower the public in our mission of promoting brain health for all.
Delivering the right information, education, tools, and resources to our members quickly and efficiently remains a hallmark of AAN membership. In response to your feedback, we completely overhauled the online search experience, making it easier to find resources on any topic with a quick search. Our new federated search scans resources from across the Academy—not just AAN.com—bringing together online learning content, journal articles, guidelines, podcasts, and more. We hope you enjoy your new online learning experience—more to come!
Part of our education mission is to inspire and transform neurologists into the change leaders of tomorrow. As such, the AAN continues to invest in future leaders through its all-expenses-paid Leadership Development Programs and convenient online Leadership University courses that provide the tools to harness members’ potential and move to the next level in their careers and community.
AAN educational content is world-class. The Annual Meeting in San Diego welcomed over 14,500 attendees from 110 countries and more than 300 industry partner exhibitors, making it one of the largest and most impactful gatherings in AAN history. Our retention and recruitment efforts demonstrated that neurology professionals worldwide are eager to engage with our community, and we ended the year with a record number of members.
We know our neurology team members hold a critical role in helping us achieve the level of care our patients deserve. In 2025, we introduced a new membership distinction—the Distinguished
Colleague of the AAN (DAAN) designation—for non-physician members who are part of physician-led care teams and demonstrate exemplary engagement, professionalism, and leadership in neurology. This designation recognizes qualifying researchers, advanced practice providers, and business administrators. We are proud and excited to work with all of you and welcome you all into our vibrant AAN community!
In looking back on a year of successes and looking forward to delivering even greater value for your AAN membership, we do so with financial strength, renewed energy, and a shared commitment—to our members, our field, patients, and all those affected by neurological disease. As we celebrate these achievements, we celebrate you—our members—for the extraordinary work you do every day.
Bravo!
Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHA President, AAN
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Strategic plan
With its first five-year strategic plan, the American Academy of Neurology looks to 2028 and beyond with a bold new mission statement and a renewed commitment to its vision to be indispensable to our members.
The organization’s efforts are focused on four key goals developed by the Board of Directors through invaluable insight and feedback from members.
Vision:
To be indispensable to our members.
Mission:
To enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all.
Values:
• Community
• Leadership
• Well-being
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Strategic plan
Outcomes
Grow a Diverse Neurology Workforce
The AAN will promote optimum health care to people with neurological disease and grow the field of neurology by increasing the overall number of neurology clinicians and the percentage of practitioners underrepresented in neurology. We will also continue to expand the care team by providing support for advanced practice providers (APPs) trained in neurology and partnering with primary care providers and other members of the care team.
From neurologists to APPs, nurses, and rehabilitation teams, the AAN supports the entire neurologist-led care team to provide patients with the highest quality care and neurological health (through adoption of innovative technology and care delivery models, including telehealth, and employment of new therapies).
Promote Neuroscience
Research
The AAN will strengthen support for neuroscience research across the spectrum of basic, translational, clinical, and population implementation science. The AAN will support research and researchers as the keys to better diagnosis, lifesaving therapies and treatments, cures, and the elimination of health care disparities, as well as a future free of brain disease for all.
Strengthen Neurological Practice
To help neurologists thrive, the AAN will strengthen the viability of neurological practice by improving patient access and adherence to care, improving member career fulfillment, reducing administrative burden, and ensuring that neurologists are fairly valued in the health care environment. Neurologists will serve as leaders of the care team to ensure that we improve the care and brain health of our patients, leveraging APPs and other disciplines and specialties when and where needed. The AAN will ensure neurologists have access to the right resources (publications, online learning, guidelines, conferences) to serve their patients and continue to promote the value of the neurologist-led care team in all venues.
Goals and objectives
Improve Neurological Health
The AAN will provide leadership, convene experts, and guide collaborations in identifying strategies for preventing, slowing, and eliminating neurologic disease. The AAN will work to improve overall neurological health and quality of life for all people through unparalleled lifelong education, quality improvement, scientific discovery, effective therapies, and optimizing brain health.
Grow a diverse neurology workforce
• Increase number of practicing neurologists
• Increase number of US neurologist members who are underrepresented in neurology (UIN)
• Increase international membership
• Increase non-neurologist membership
Strengthen neurological practice
• Increase neurologist compensation
• Reduce administrative burdens
• Decrease burnout
• Increase access to neurological care
• Increase member use of quality resources
Promote neuroscience research
• Increase National Institutes of Health funding
• Increase AAN research awards
• Increase the number of practices participating in clinical trials
• Expand UIN member involvement in AAN research programs
Improve neurological health
• Increase public engagement in AAN advocacy
• Increase member engagement in AAN advocacy
• Develop validated brain health resources
• Establish the AAN as leading source for brain health resources
• Increase member participation in health care equity activities
Membership
In 2025, our vibrant global neurology community reached new heights, marking a year of remarkable momentum with overall membership expanding to 44,000 members. Thanks to the ongoing dedication of our members, we proudly maintained a 94% retention rate among US duespaying neurologists for another consecutive year. Our commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders was evident as we achieved record-breaking results in academic membership recruitment and retention among students and trainees. International engagement continued to thrive, with an increase in members abroad—making up nearly one in every four of our valued members.
International programs
• The AAN expanded our global footprint, engaging in meaningful international collaborations to promote brain health for all, bringing together leaders from neurological societies around the world in April for the first-ever Global Leaders Roundtable to discuss the best ways to collaborate across borders to improve patient care. Ongoing global outreach included presentations by AAN leaders at numerous events throughout the year, such as the World Congress of Neurology, Turkish Neurology Congress, and the European Academy of
Neurology Congress. The AAN also connected with members and potential members through exhibits at meetings, including exhibiting for the first time at the Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS).
• The AAN hosted 23 international scholars from 18 countries around the world at the 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego.
44,000 members in 2025
Membership
Students and trainees
AAN membership for students and trainees (Intern and Junior memberships) is increasing, with a record number of Student members for 2025, indicating a rising interest in neurology.
19% increase of Student membership outside the US
• The Wellness Hub at the 2025 Annual Meeting featured over 30 interactive sessions, including expanded physical activities, yoga, dance, and career-stage wellness talks. Attendees engaged in creative experiences like sensory areas and superhero cape stations, fostering connection and rejuvenation throughout the week.
• Ongoing initiatives continue to build on insights from the 2024 Burnout Study, with a strong focus on the AAN’s 5-year strategic plan to reduce burnout in US neurologists.
New DAAN designations
A new Distinguished Colleague of the AAN (DAAN) designation was launched for non-physician members who work as a part of a physician-led care team and demonstrate exemplary engagement in the AAN and an ongoing commitment to professionalism and leadership in the field of neurology.
50+ focus groups, surveys, evaluations, and reports
3,800+ Fellow AAN members
Membership
Sections and Synapse
The number of members looking to connect with their colleagues on the issues that matter most grew in 2025, with more than 75% of AAN members now involved in vibrant conversations through either AAN Sections or the more than 70 Synapse Member Communities. Over 20 AAN Sections collaborated to host 12 Section Showcase Sessions at the 2025 Annual Meeting. In addition, sections held 36 virtual Section Spotlight sessions in 2025, drawing more than 900 attendees.
Growing a diverse neurology workforce
The AAN implemented the following initiatives to support its strategic goals of growing a diverse neurology workforce and improving neurological health:
• Published position statements on Advancing Equity for LGBTQI+ Patients and Members and Disability Equity in Neurology.
• Established the Health Care Equity Subcommittee under the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
• Offered a free Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Toolkit to improve the accuracy and completeness of race and ethnicity data collected in practice and help improve understanding of health disparities in neurology.
• Awarded AAN DEI grants to support innovative projects, events, and activities, and awarded the DEI Changemaker Award to a member who made a significant contribution to increasing DEI efforts.
• Produced health care equity and DEI webinars and educational sessions.
• Offered Health Care Equity Scholarships, Medical Student Diversity Scholarships to the Annual Meeting, and Visiting Medical Student Diversity scholarships.
Advocacy
The AAN is unwavering in its commitment to champion the needs of neurologists and their patients. Our advocacy priorities have driven real change, as policymakers have put our recommendations into action, underscoring our impact. We continue to shape the future of brain health at every level—local, state, and national—elevating awareness and advancing neurological well-being for all.
Neurology on the Hill
The 23rd Neurology on the Hill drew 214 participants from 46 states and the District of Columbia meeting with 280 congressional offices to advocate for reform to the Medicare physician payment system; continued access to telehealth; and support for research funding and care within the National Institutes of Health and the BRAIN Initiative in Fiscal Year 2026.
Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum
Thirty advocates received training in media, communication, and advocacy, while completing advocacy action plans on a variety of topics.
621 advocates graduated since 2003
Advocacy
BrainPAC
BrainPAC is the Academy’s political action committee and the only federal political action committee in Washington, DC, that specifically represents all of neurology. All donations are directed to federal candidates based on their support for neurology-related issues, regardless of political party. By prioritizing candidates who champion policies that benefit the practice of neurology and our patients, BrainPAC amplifies the voice of our community in Washington, DC. This nonpartisan strategy allows us to build relationships with policymakers who share our commitment to advancing brain health and quality care.
$245,347+ raised from donors in 2025 749
Neuroscience research
The AAN continues to robustly advocate in defense of neuroscience research, including through strengthening our relationships with partners across the house of medicine and neuroscience. Despite a challenging environment, the AAN is encouraged that Congress rejected calls for steep cuts to biomedical research and instead heeded our advocacy. The AAN also submitted multiple comments to the administration urging the executive branch to refrain from actions that would harm the neuroscience pipeline and the broader biomedical research enterprise.
Physician payment
In response to robust advocacy from the AAN in collaboration with stakeholders from across the house of medicine, Congress implemented a significant update to the Medicare conversion factor for 2026. Combined with statutorily required increases from the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act and changes finalized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, neurology providers are expected to see an over 3% increase in Medicare payments in 2026.
Reducing administrative burden
In 2025, there was significant movement at the state level to reduce the administrative burdens associated with prior authorization, with four states passing AANsupported legislation. At the federal level, Congress reintroduced and we continue to work to build momentum in support of passage of both the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act and the Safe Step Act. The AAN also submitted multiple comments to the administration in support of its initiative to reduce regulatory and administrative burden.
Research
As the trusted leader in neuroscience, the AAN stands as the leading voice for advancing our understanding of neurological disorders. Through pioneering research, prestigious awards, and competitive scholarships, the AAN drives scientific discovery and innovation, empowering members to rely on the Academy to continually expand the frontiers of neuroscience knowledge.
AAN Research Program
The AAN Research Program continued to make significant strides in 2025, driving forward innovation and excellence in the field of neurology, with 182 applications received and 22 promising early-career researchers awarded scholarships. Of those, 11 scholarships were made possible through the support of the American Brain Foundation and a variety of funding partners. Research awards included three Resident Research Scholarships and 20 Medical Student Research Scholarships.
4,269 abstracts submitted for 2025 Annual Meeting
3,221 abstracts presented at 2025 Annual Meeting
Practice
The AAN remains dedicated to equipping its members with practical resources that streamline everyday practice management and provide guidance on new tools and therapies, while offering robust guidelines and quality measures to support excellence in patient care. With instant access to up-to-date clinical tools and evidence-based protocols, members are empowered to elevate their practice and deliver the highest standards of neurological care.
Practice management
• The 2025 Neurology Compensation and Productivity Survey received over 4,300 responses.
• The “Starting and Managing a Neurology Practice” webinar series provided practical guidance for neurologists looking to establish and sustain a successful practice by covering business planning, financial management, staffing strategies, and compliance considerations.
• The Cognitive Therapies Implementation Guide was designed to help clinicians, business administrators, and organizations navigate the conceptualization, implementation, and maintenance of patients under consideration for monoclonal antibody therapies; provide safe, broad, and equitable access to monoclonal therapies; and establish flexible protocols that evolve over time.
• The Practice Success Network was launched as an exclusive member benefit, connecting members with a curated directory of vetted companies that deliver solutions to practice challenges.
Health services research
A systematic analysis by the AAN and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) published in JAMA Neurology, titled “US Burden of Disorders Affecting the Nervous System: A Systematic Review of the Global Burden of Disease 2021 Study,” found that one in two people in the US is affected by a neurological disease or disorder.
Practice
Guidelines
The AAN published three new evidence-based products:
• Epidural Steroids for Cervical and Lumbar Radicular Pain and Spinal Stenosis Systematic Review (February 2025)
• Delandistrogene Moxeparvovec Gene Therapy in Individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Evidence in Focus (May 2025)
• Management of Functional Seizures Practice Guideline (December 2025)
While advancing work on 10 guideline development projects, three new guideline projects were initiated in 2025:
• Diagnosis of Autoimmune Encephalitis
• Genetic Testing in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy
• A focused update to the 2017 “Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy Incidence Rates and Risk Factors” guideline focused on incidence rates
10 guideline development projects advanced in 2025
3 new guideline projects initiated in 2025
The top three most accessed AAN guidelines in 2025 were:
• Pediatric and Adult Brain Death/ Death by Neurologic Criteria Consensus Guideline
• Teratogenesis, Perinatal, and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After In Utero Exposure to Antiseizure Medication
• Epidural Steroids for Cervical and Lumbar Radicular Pain and Spinal Stenosis Systematic Review Summary
The AAN was among eight specialty societies selected to receive a $100,000 grant from the Encoding Equity Alliance to address the inappropriate use of race in clinical algorithms and guidelines across medicine. The AAN’s project was initiated in October and involves performing an audit of the use of race and ethnicity in published guidelines and providing recommendations for improving the AAN guideline development process.
25,242 unique web page views of AAN guidelines averaged per month
Value-based care
A new AAN quality measure has been approved in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule for inclusion in the Quality Payment Program. Clinicians can report on Patient Reported Falls and Plan of Care in addition to eight other AAN quality measures.
Education
Education is a cornerstone for AAN members, and the AAN is dedicated to providing innovative, accessible learning experiences that empower members to excel in patient care and the advancement of brain health. By delivering the most current, targeted resources, AAN education programs not only drive professional growth, but ensure members meet essential certification standards and reach new heights in their careers.
As we position ourselves to be a digital leader, we drive value by solving member problems through technology, and our new overhauled online search experience makes it easier than ever to find what you need from multiple resources on a topic from across the Academy, not just AAN.com.
Academic neurology initiative
The AAN continued its efforts supporting and advancing academic neurology through strategic programs and collaborative efforts, including the expansion of networking opportunities and professional development resources for academic neurologists at all career stages. The Academic Hub at the Annual Meeting, networking sessions, and virtual forums brought thought leaders and early-career professionals together, enhancing knowledge exchange and career growth. Other successes include:
• The Women in Neurology Speakers Directory was updated to include 600 speakers. It serves as a critical database to offset inequities women face in being invited to give regional, national, and international talks.
• The AAN developed cohorts for new division chiefs to participate in asynchronous leadership training, followed by virtual meetings where participants can discuss content and challenges they are facing in their new roles.
• Virtual and in-person opportunities were created for academic leaders and those developing in their academic careers to connect, including: networking for early career women in academics, a child neurology division chief meeting, department chair forums and meetings, division chief conversation corners, diversity officer meetings and webinars, and an associate professor networking event.
Education
Trainees
• In 2025, the AAN advanced workforce development by preparing trainees and young neurologists for the field’s changing demands with tailored programs to bridge academic study and clinical practice, equipping trainees with essential tools for success and confidence in their careers.
• The 2025 Medical Student Symposium: Careers in Neurology and Futures in Neurologic Research Boot Camp were attended by 508 students, residents, and fellows who networked with neurologists to learn about neurology subspecialties and research resources.
To further bolster the pathway to becoming a neurologist, the AAN awarded the following:
$710,170 total awarded to trainees
3 $10,000 Education Research Grants
327 Trainee Scholarships
109 Educator Education Awards
Leadership
Leadership development is vital for neurologists at all career stages. With health care becoming more complex, neurologists must build leadership skills to strengthen teamwork, influence policy, and foster innovation. In 2025, the AAN’s commitment to leadership training ensured members can advance the field and promote brain health for all.
60% of alumni achieved FAAN status
42% of alumni hold committee and subcommittee roles
13 graduates serve on the AAN Board of Directors
Education
Leadership University
The AAN expanded access to leadership development by launching an exclusive, member only benefit. A new series of interactive, self-paced, on-demand online learning modules offering practical tools and insights to help neurologists strengthen essential leadership skills and apply them directly to their clinical, academic, and organizational roles.
Online learning
• NeuroPanels, the AAN’s live case–based webinar series, fostered expert dialogue on key neurology topics, clinical cases, and emerging controversies. A new care team edition of 30-minute, on-demand NeuroPanels launched, pairing MD and APP experts discussing an approach to clinical symptoms in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Question of the Day mobile app continued to be one of AAN’s most-used daily learning tools, with 21,531 member participants.
• NeuroSAE, the AAN’s online self-assessment exam, supported residents, fellows, and practicing neurologists with concise, free SA-CME. Four editions were released in 2025, including a subspecialty edition on neuroimmunology.
• NeuroBytes, the AAN’s flagship microlearning series, and NeuroBytes Medical Student Series, reached more than 12,000 member participants. The most popular videos of the year covered restless legs syndrome, vestibular migraine, and prescription of rescue medications for seizures in adults.
2025 programs
4,009 2025 residents
Events
Throughout 2025, AAN members immersed themselves in a dynamic array of events where diverse stakeholders in the global neurology community came together to advance the field’s future. These gatherings united passionate minds, and fueled personal growth, career development, and progress in brain health for all.
Fall Conference
More than 1,000 attendees took part either in person or online November 7-9 for the 2025 Fall Conference at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. An Advanced Practice Provider Conference was held on November 6.
98% rated Fall Conference as good or excellent
Annual Meeting
The 77th Annual Meeting took place April 5–9 in San Diego or online.
14,800+ attendees in 2025
95% rated Annual Meeting as good or excellent
Brain Health Summit
The September 11 AAN Brain Health Summit in Washington, DC, brought together more than 175 leaders in brain health science, policy, and education. The event welcomed thought leaders representing academia, professional medical and patient organizations, government, researchers, industry, and advocacy groups—all with expertise in brain health across the lifespan working to advance brain health for all. The summit theme, “Empowering Communities,” showcased speakers with real-life experience as caregivers and advocates for those living with neurological diseases, in addition to scientific experts and practitioners in the areas of gene therapy, community-engaged participatory research, implementation and translational science, health equity, public policy, and mental health.
Publications
Ensuring our members and their patients have access to the most current information is vital as we work together to advance brain health for all. With the Academy’s dynamic collection of leading publications and podcasts—featuring breakthrough scientific discoveries, essential education for careers and care, and expert patient resources—we are driving meaningful progress toward this shared goal.
Publications
• Two patient and caregiver books in the Brain & Life® Book Series were published: Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis and Navigating Life with ADHD.
• Brain & Life® magazine won two EPIC awards, gold for overall magazine and silver for social media presence; a Folio (Eddie) award for its cover story on chef Dan Jacobs; and an Apex award of excellence in the Magazines, Journals & Tabloids category for the 2024 April/May issue.
• Neurology Today ® received Apex awards of excellence in the Writing/Regular Departments & Columns and Writing/News Writing areas.
• 2025 impact factors for the Neurology ® journals included Neurology ®, 9.0; Neurology ® Clinical Practice, 3.4; Neurology ® Genetics, 4.3; and Neurology ® Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation, 8.4. The impact factor is determined by calculating the citations received in the past year divided by the number of articles published in the previous two years.
• In April Neurology ® launched Neurology ® Open Access, an online, peer-reviewed broad-topic journal for research in neurology and clinical neurosciences.
• Neurology ® launched the Open Reports feature, posting (with reviewer permission) open peer review reports to foster transparency about the review process and for education of researchers, authors, and reviewers.
• Brain & Life® magazine moved to an online-only resource to accommodate double the number of monthly articles and real-time updates to help our patients and their caregivers get even more of the trusted information, tips, and stories on neurological disease and brain health that they seek.
Podcasts
• 92,155 Brain & Life® podcast downloads
• Top Brain & Life® episode: Environmental Factors and Parkinson’s Disease with Michael S. Okun, MD, FAAN
• 663,862 Neurology ® podcast downloads
• Top Neurology ® podcast episode: New Restless Leg Syndrome Guidance
• 312,203 Neurology Minute® downloads
• Top Neurology Minute® episode: Outcomes Following Acute Plasma Exchange for MOGAD – Part 1
• 37,976 Neurology Today ® in 5 downloads
• Top Neurology Today ® in 5 episode: Microplastics in brain, salary gap in neurology, the neurology of space
• 242,917 Continuum® Audio downloads
• Top Continuum® Audio episode: Classification and Diagnosis of Epilepsy with Roohi Katyal, MD
Industry relations
Whether it’s helping employers connect with job seekers or helping industry partners share ideas and resources to benefit the neurology community, the AAN helps organizations and companies meet their goals in our shared pursuit of brain health for all.
Industry
• The AAN continued to partner with Industry Roundtable members, receiving support from 46 companies.
• Industry partners continued to invest and provide important information on new therapies and products at the 2025 Annual Meeting, which included more than 300 exhibitors, 22 Industry Therapeutic Updates, numerous sponsorships, and support for CME programs.
Neurology Career Center
The popular Java, Juice & Jobs event at the 2025 Annual Meeting gave 137 attendees a unique opportunity to explore opportunities with 49 employers and experience interactive stations, prize giveaways, and a free breakfast.
200+ job seeking members received free, confidential CV reviews
5,000 applications were completed through Neurology Career Center
Maximizing Your Membership
92 of every dollar directly applied to member benefits cents
AAN Board of Directors
Officers
President: Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHA
Vice President: Charles C. Flippen II, MD, FAAN
President Elect: Lyell K. Jones, Jr., MD, FAAN
Secretary: Shannon M. Kilgore, MD, FAAN
Treasurer: Lily Jung Henson, MD, MMM, FAAN
Immediate Past President: Carlayne E. Jackson, MD, FAAN
Directors
Wayne E. Anderson, DO, FAHS, FAAN
Jennifer Bickel, MD, FAAN
Gregory E. Cooper, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAN, FAAPL
Gregory J. Esper, MD, MBA, FAAN
Larry B. Goldstein, MD, FAHA, FAAN
Sarah Jane Hon, DO, MBA, FAAN
Michael E. Markowski, DO, FAAN
Jeffrey C. McClean II, MD, FAAN
José H. Posas, MD, FAAN
Ex Officio
Bruce H. Cohen, MD, FAAN
José G. Merino, MD, MPhil, FAHA, FAAN
Nimish A. Mohile, MD, FAAN
Maisha T. Robinson, MD, MSHPM, FAAN, FAAHPM
Melissa Yu, MD, FAAN
Ex Officio (Non-Voting)
Mary E. Post, MBA, CAE
AAN Institute Board of Directors
Ex Officio Officers
Chair: Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHA
Chair Elect: Lyell K. Jones, Jr., MD, FAAN
Vice Chair: Charles C. Flippen II, MD, FAAN
Immediate Past President: Carlayne E. Jackson, MD, FAAN
Officer
Secretary-Treasurer: Brett M. Kissela, MD, MS, FAHA, FAAN
Ex Officio Directors
Wayne E. Anderson, DO, FAAN, FAHS
Jennifer Bickel, MD, FAAN
Gregory E. Cooper, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAN, FAAPL
Gregory J. Esper, MD, MBA, FAAN
David A. Evans, MBA, DAAN
Paul M. George, MD, PhD, FAAN
Larry B. Goldstein, MD, FAAN, FAHA
Lily Jung Henson, MD, MMM, FAAN
Sarah Jane Hon, DO, MBA, FAAN
Shannon M. Kilgore, MD, FAAN
Michael E. Markowski, DO, FAAN
Jeffrey C. McClean II, MD, FAAN
Anup D. Patel, MD, FAAN, FAES, FCNS
Jose H. Posas, MD, FAAN
Joseph I. Sirven, MD, FAAN
Ex Officio (Non-Voting)
Mary E. Post, MBA, CAE
Committee chairs
AAN Delegation to the AMA House of Delegates
Mark Milstein, MD, FAAN
Academic Neurology Committee
David M. Greer, MD, FAAN
Advocacy Committee
Bruce H. Cohen, MD, FAAN
Brain Health Committee
David A. Evans, MBA, DAAN
BrainPAC Executive Committee
Jeremy K. Cutsforth-Gregory, MD, FAAN
Compensation Committee
Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHA
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Nimish A. Mohile, MD, FAAN
Education Committee
Joseph I. Sirven, MD, FAAN
Ethics, Law, and Humanities Committee
Matthew Kirschen, MD, PhD, FAAN
Executive Committee
Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHA
Fair Hearing Panel Committee
Lynne P. Taylor, MD, FAAN
Governance Committee
Shannon M. Kilgore, MD, FAAN
Grievance Committee
Joseph S. Kass, MD, JD, FAAN
Joint Audit Committee
Wendy Van Fossen, CPA
Joint Finance Committee
Lily Jung Henson, MD, MMM, FAAN
Joint Investment Committee
James C. Stevens, MD, FAAN
Journal Arbitration Committee
Lisa M. DeAngelis, MD, FAAN
Leadership Development Committee
Jeffrey C. McClean II, MD, FAAN
Medical Economics and Practice Committee
Melissa Yu, MD, FAAN
Meeting Management Committee
Ann H. Tilton, MD, FAAN
Member Engagement Committee
Maisha T. Robinson, MD, MSHPM, FAAN, FAAHPM
Publications Committee
José G. Merino, MD, MPhil, FAHA, FAAN
Quality Committee
Anup D. Patel, MD, FAAN
Science Committee
Paul M. George, MD, PhD, MSE, FAAN
Strategic Planning Committee
Charles C. Flippen II, MD, FAAN