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

October 2026 (application deadline, projected)

$500 cash prize and certificate of recognition (one recipient annually)

Recognizes exceptional clinical neurology educators dedicated to teaching and advancing clinical neurology.

--- ## Description This annual award honors outstanding clinical neurology educators who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to teaching and advancing clinical neurology. Named in memory of Frank A. Rubino, MD, the award celebrates individuals who have devoted their practice to patient care and teaching, exhibiting exemplary clinical acumen, professionalism, and communication with patients and caregivers. The program aims to recognize those who have made significant contributions to neurologic education at both local and national levels and who serve as role models in the field. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - One recipient selected annually - $500 cash prize - Certificate of recognition from the American Academy of Neurology --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must be AAN US members. - Candidates must be nominated by someone else (self-nominations are not accepted). - Must have demonstrated a passion for teaching clinical neurology for at least a decade. - Should have educated a range of medical professionals (e.g., nurses, medical students, residents, fellows) or received educational awards from these groups. - Must emphasize fundamentals of neurological history, examination, localization, and judicious use of confirmatory tests. - Evidence of consistent teaching excellence is required (e.g., letters of recommendation, teaching awards). - Must have contributed to neurologic education locally and/or nationally. - National educator recognition is not required. - Individuals who have received the A. B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award or the A. B. Baker Award for Lifetime Achievement in Neurologic Education within the previous three years are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Candidates must be nominated; self-nominations will not be considered. - Required materials: - Nominee’s CV - Two letters of support from individuals other than the nominator - Evidence of consistent teaching excellence (list of awards, photocopies, etc.) - Applications are submitted through the AAN awards portal. - Notifications will be sent by the end of January following the application deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Nominations should be inclusive regarding gender and underrepresented groups in the field. - The award is funded by the Mayo Clinic Frank A. Rubino, MD Development Fund. --- ## External Links - [Award Program Page](https://www.aan.com/research/frank-a-rubino-award-clinical-neurology-teaching) - [AAN Awards & Scholarships Overview](https://www.aan.com/search/awards) - [AAN Account Creation/Login (required for application)](https://www.aan.com/nonmember-account-creation/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |-----------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Katie Palsgrove | Graduate Education Program Manager | [kpalsgrove@aan.com](mailto:kpalsgrove@aan.com) | ---

Frank A. Rubino, MD Award for Clinical Neurology Education

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