[American Academy of Neurology](https://www.aan.com)

October 2026

No monetary award; recipients receive a certificate of recognition and are acknowledged at a national meeting.

Honors neurology education coordinators for creativity and innovation in advancing neurology education and supporting training programs.

--- ## Description This annual recognition award celebrates neurology education coordinators whose creativity, innovation, and commitment have significantly contributed to the advancement of neurology training programs and clerkships. The award acknowledges the essential administrative and organizational efforts required to support successful medical education programs, particularly in the face of evolving requirements and limited resources. Recipients are recognized for their resourcefulness and their impact on the future of neurology education. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - No direct financial award. - Annually, two residency program coordinators, two fellowship program coordinators, and two clerkship coordinators are selected. - Each recipient receives a certificate of recognition from the AAN. - Recipients are acknowledged at the Consortium of Neurology Education Coordinators (CNEC) Business Meeting. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be current residency, fellowship, or clerkship program coordinators with at least two years of experience in that role. - Eligible titles include (but are not limited to): program administrator, residency coordinator, manager, or assistant director (title may vary by institution). - The role must involve supporting the program director and managing day-to-day operations of a neurology residency, fellowship, or clerkship program. - Active participation in a Coordinator Association or work group is encouraged, but not required. - Both self-nominations and nominations by others are accepted. - Posthumous nominations are not accepted. - All applications are considered equally regardless of gender or race/ethnicity. --- ## Application Process - Submit an online application including: - Curriculum vitae (CV). - Statements addressing: - How the applicant enhanced medical education within their program. - How the applicant promoted communication among coordinators, program directors, faculty, and trainees. - Examples of significant program improvements. - Letters of support from: - The program, fellowship, or clerkship director. - Current or recent trainee(s); if more than one, combine into a single document. - An AAN account is required to submit an application. [Create or access an account here](https://www.aan.com/nonmember-account-creation/). --- ## Additional Information - Awardees are recognized at a national meeting, providing visibility among peers and leaders in neurology education. - Participation in national or local coordinator associations is valued but not mandatory. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Education Coordinator Recognition Award](https://www.aan.com/research/education-coordinator-recognition-award) - [AAN Account Access (required for application)](https://www.aan.com/nonmember-account-creation/) - [AAN Awards & Recognition Opportunities](https://www.aan.com/search/awards?page=1) --- ## Contact Information | Name / Title | Email | Phone | Web Contact Form | |------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Lucy Persaud, Associate Director, Workforce Development | lpersaud@aan.com | (800) 879-1960 | [AAN Contact Page](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) | ---

AAN Neurology Education Coordinator Recognition Award

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