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

October 2026

No monetary award; recipients receive a certificate of recognition and acknowledgment at the CNPD Business Meeting.

Honors outstanding neurology residency and fellowship program directors for leadership, creativity, and innovation in graduate medical education.

--- ## Description This award recognizes excellence among residency and fellowship program directors in neurology. It is designed to honor individuals whose leadership, creativity, and innovation are essential for the future of the field. The award seeks to highlight those who have made exceptional contributions to graduate medical education, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Each year, two residency program directors and two fellowship program directors are selected to receive a certificate of recognition and are acknowledged at the Consortium of Neurology Program Directors (CNPD) Business Meeting. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated full application deadline: October 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - There is no monetary award associated with this recognition. - Recipients receive a certificate of recognition from the American Academy of Neurology and are honored at the CNPD Business Meeting. --- ## Eligibility - Must be an active member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). - Must currently serve as a residency or fellowship program director or assistant/associate program director, with a cumulative total of at least five years of experience in these roles. - If experience is split between director and assistant/associate roles, at least two years must be as a program director. - Must demonstrate excellence in graduate medical education (GME). - Must show a record of leadership, creativity, innovation, and scholarship. - Nominations should be inclusive regarding gender and underrepresented groups. - Candidates can self-nominate or be nominated by others. - Posthumous nominations are not accepted. --- ## Application Process - Submit a curriculum vitae (CV). - Provide three letters of recommendation: - One from the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) or Department Chair. - One from a Program or Fellowship Coordinator. - One from current resident(s) or fellow(s); multiple residents/fellows may submit a joint letter. - Submit all materials via the application portal during the open application period. --- ## Additional Information - The award is given annually. - Recipients are recognized at the Consortium of Neurology Program Directors (CNPD) Business Meeting. - The award is intended to promote diversity and inclusion in neurology education leadership. --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Application Details](https://www.aan.com/research/residency-fellowship-program-director-recognition-award) - [AAN Research Program](https://www.aan.com/research/aan-research-program) - [AAN Awards Search](https://www.aan.com/search/awards?page=1) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |---------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Katie Palsgrove | Graduate Education Program Manager | kpalsgrove@aan.com | (800) 879-1960 | [AAN Contact Page](https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/contact-us) | | AAN Member Services | | memberservices@aan.com | (800) 879-1960 | |

Residency and Fellowship Program Director Award

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