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AmeRicAn AcAdemy oF neuRology In 2006, our neurology universe expanded beyond 20,000 members for the first time. To be exact, your American Academy of Neurology represented you and 20,232 other neurology professionals at year-end. We are pleased that you believe our efforts on your behalf bring real value to your AAN membership and enhance your work as clinicians, scientists, and academicians. This value is further reflected in significant successes in every area of the AAN. Our Annual Meeting in San Diego broke all previous attendance records. The science and education programs were updated with new offerings that were well received because they responded to the evolving needs of our members. On the medical economics and advocacy fronts, we pressed hard for fair reimbursement for our practicing neurologists and were rewarded with significant increases on E/M codes. Our vendor report on electronic health records and work on payfor-performance and quality initiatives helped members prepare for major changes coming in the health care landscape. We supported neurologists at the bedside with several new practice guidelines, including four on Parkinson’s disease. Journeying through our universe requires strong leaders and skilled navigators. To ensure we continue to have the best guidance necessary to meet the challenges of tomorrow, we initiated a leadership program with key AAN staff members. A group of promising Academy members will be selected for a leadership training forum in early 2007. And we welcome new ideas and initiatives from Stephen M. Sergay, MB BCh, FAAN, who becomes president in May 2007. The universe is not static, nor is the American Academy of Neurology. As we continue to grow, our best days are ahead, and we will continue to be home for a multitude of neurology stars. To ouR membeRs And
AAn FoundATion Within the neurology universe, the mission of the AAN Foundation is to support research for the prevention, treatment, and cure of neurological disorders. In short, we are the conduit through which you invest in the future stars of neurological research. Since 1993, the Foundation has raised more than $7.6 million to support 66 young, promising clinical researchers. Our funding comes from: • Individual donations from AAN members and the public • Donations raised for the Fund for Brain Research through giving programs such as the Giants of Neurology, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of neurology and creates research funds in their names • The Foundation’s Gala and Auctions at the Annual Meeting, where 100 percent of the proceeds support our clinical research training fellowships • Donations included with membership dues • Corporate partnerships Our goal is to be the largest funder of neurological research outside of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. We are working toward the goal of securing funds to support the activities of 30 researchers each year. We will continue to work in partnership with other organizations such as the ALS Association, the American Heart and Stroke Associations, the National MS Society, Canavan Foundation, and the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation to establish and provide clinician scientist development awards. We hope all members of the AAN family will support these initiatives with their creative energy, professional wisdom, and generous checkbook! donoR communiTy — Thomas R. Swift, MD, FAAN — President, AAN — Catherine M. Rydell — Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer AAN and AAN Foundation — Austin J. Summer, MD, FAAN — Chair, AAN Foundation
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