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

October 2026

Recognition award; recipient receives a certificate and is honored at the CNCD Business Meeting (no monetary prize specified).

Honors exceptional clerkship directors for outstanding dedication and innovation in neurology education.

Must be an active AAN member and a current clerkship director with at least one year in position.

--- ## Description This award recognizes clerkship directors who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to neurology education. It honors individuals who have developed curricula, teaching tools, and outcome assessments for neurology clerkships, as well as those who teach neurology to students in other medical disciplines. The award aims to acknowledge the significant contributions of clerkship directors in advancing neurology education and fostering the next generation of neurologists. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - This is a recognition award. - The recipient receives a certificate of recognition from the American Academy of Neurology and is honored at the Consortium of Neurology Clerkship Directors (CNCD) Business Meeting. - No monetary prize is specified. --- ## Eligibility - Must be an active member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) in good standing. - Must be a current clerkship director, site director, or co-clerkship director who has held the position for at least one year. - Individuals who have received an AAN Clerkship Director Award in the previous three years are not eligible. - Both nominations and self-nominations are accepted. - Nominations are encouraged to be inclusive regarding gender and underrepresented groups. - Posthumous nominations are not accepted. --- ## Application Process - Applications must include: - The nominee’s CV. - An online application describing measured outcomes, educational instruments, or teaching strategies developed by the nominee. - Confirmation of support from the nominee’s department Chair, Administrator, or Dean from their home institution. - An AAN account is required to submit an application. [Create or access your account here.](https://www.aan.com/nonmember-account-creation/) - Both nominations and self-nominations are accepted. --- ## Additional Information - Only one recipient is selected annually. - The recipient is recognized at the CNCD Business Meeting. - Previous recipients (within three years) are ineligible for the current cycle. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Clerkship Director Teaching Award](https://www.aan.com/research/clerkship-director-award) - [AAN Account Creation/Login](https://www.aan.com/nonmember-account-creation/) - [AAN Awards Search](https://www.aan.com/search/awards?page=1) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Role/Notes | |---------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | Ria Geguera | [rgeguera@aan.com](mailto:rgeguera@aan.com) | Undergraduate Education Program Manager | | AAN Member Services | [memberservices@aan.com](mailto:memberservices@aan.com) | General inquiries | | AAN Main Phone | (800) 879-1960 | |

Clerkship Director Teaching Award

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