Medical Student Diversity Scholarship to the Annual Meeting

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About

This scholarship offers US medical students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds in medicine the opportunity to attend the AAN Annual Meeting. The scholarship allows students to explore career options in the field of neurology, and gain access to mentors during the AAN Annual Meeting. This exposure to neurology's best and brightest and the intense educational experience are intended to make neurology a more attractive career option.   

The AAN has long had a goal of increasing diversity among its members. That is why the AAN is proud to support the Medical Student Diversity Annual Meeting Scholarship as a major step in that process. 

Timeline

• Applications open: June 25, 2024
• Applications close: October 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT

Eligibility  

• Medical Students must be in good standing at a United States medical school

• Students must be AAN members. Student membership is free—there is no cost for students to be members of the AAN 
• Preference is given to second-and third-year students 
• Medical students must be from one of the following underrepresented groups in neurology as defined by the AAMC
  • African American/Black
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • American Indian
  • Native Hawaiian
  • Alaska Native

Benefits 

Recipients will receive:

• Four (4) nights, Friday, April 4 to Monday, April 7, hotel during the AAN Annual Meeting. Selected recipients are required to be present Saturday, April 4 to Tuesday, April 8 (departing after 12:00 p.m.)
• Airfare
• Access to Annual Meeting Programming: Recipients will select educational and scientific programming based on their specific educational needs. Program selection should not conflict with the agenda of the program.
• Mentorship by an established neurologist.
• Tailored meeting itinerary—this will be communicated to recipients once selected.

Application Requirements 

1. Support from faculty outlining how the student has shown an interest in neurology.
2. The student's curriculum vitae.

Awardee Expectations  

The student must attend some required events during the Annual Meeting. The specific events will be communicated once selected.

Questions?

For more information or questions, please contact Lucy Persaud, Associate Director, Trainee Education.