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Message from John England, MD, AUPN President
The annual AAN meeting (April 5-9, 2025) is approaching quickly. I want to remind everyone that AUPN, in partnership with AAN, will provide several educational sessions at the meeting. Access to these sessions is included with the registration fee for the AAN annual meeting. Please see the link below for details. I hope to see many of you at the meeting!
Some highlights for this month are listed below.
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New Chair of Neurology
Dr. Torbey was named Chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine on September 1, 2024. He also serves as the Clinical Service Chief at OU Health and holds the Kathryn G. and Doss Owen Lynn, MD Chair of Neurology. Dr. Torbey is an internationally recognized physician-scientist in neurology and neurocritical care. Before assuming the chairmanship in Oklahoma, Dr. Torbey serves as professor and chair of the Department of Neurology at the University of New Mexico. He is also a current Councilor for the AUPN.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Torbey on his new job!
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Save the Date for AUPN Spring Sessions!
As mentioned, the AUPN will have several educational sessions at the AAN meeting. These sessions are included with the registration fee for the AAN Annual Meeting.
To learn more about each AUPN session, please click here.
For registration, access to the full program, and hotel reservations, please visit the AAN's website.
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Capitol Hill Report
As most of you know, the AAN is active nationally in promoting clinical practice and research. See the link here for important updates on legislation and advocacy for Neurology.
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Kapil Sethi, MD, FRCP Teaching Award
Do you know an Indian American neurologist who is an outstanding teacher and has promoted teaching excellence in their career? Please consider nominating them for the Kapil Sethi Teaching Award. The deadline has been extended to April 1, 2025.
For more information and to submit a nomination, please click here.
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Leadership Minute
Our Leadership Minute for this month is entitled “Advocacy Neurologists as Changemakers.” The host is Mud M. Alvi, MD, from West Virginia University, and the speaker is Mark J. Milstein, MD, from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Milstein will discuss how every neurologist can advocate for their patients and peers. This AUPN Leadership Minute describes the American Academy of Neurology's advocacy efforts and the many ways that neurologists can be involved in the process, both at the local and Federal levels.
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Reminder: Chairs Nominate YOUR Faculty for the AUPN Leadership Award – Deadline: April 13
AUPN is proud to continue the AUPN Faculty Leadership Award, established to honor exceptional leadership within our member departments. Following the success of last year’s inaugural awards, which recognized 25 outstanding recipients, this initiative continues to celebrate faculty members who exemplify excellence in leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing neurology. As Department Chairs, your insight into the contributions of your faculty members is invaluable.
We invite you to nominate one deserving candidate from your department. More information can be found here.
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**Chairs Reminder** - Please pay your annual dues for 2025!
Your annual dues are the main source of revenue for AUPN. You or your Business Manager can do this quickly via our website at https://www.aupn.org. If you need assistance, please contact neuro@aupn.org.
Thank you in advance for your continued support of AUPN!
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Best regards,
John D. England, MD
AUPN President
AUPN encourages you to forward this newsletter to other faculty in your department, or anyone else who might benefit from our programs.
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Today’s Resource Links
AUPN's Leadership Minute #55: Advocacy Neurologists as Changemakers
Subscribe to AUPN Leadership Minutes: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
AUPN's Leading Edge Podcast #13: Neuroscience Service Lines: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Subscribe to AUPN Leading Edge Podcasts: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Mini Video Series: Elevating Women in Neurology: Perspectives from Empowering Leaders
Slides from AUPN 2024 Fall Programming
AUPN Corner (Annals) Article: Furthering Female Faculty: An ANA/AUPN Perspective
Upcoming Events
AAN-AUPN Academic Hub: Mastering Media Relations: Effective Strategies for Success
Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 2:30pm - 3:15pm PT
In conjunction with the AAN Annual Meeting
AUPN Conversation Corner for Small Academic Departments: Trifecta for Small Neurology Departments: Clinical Care, Education, and Research
Monday, April 7, 2025 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm PT
In conjunction with the AAN Annual Meeting
AAN Chairs Session: Stuff We Can and Should Measure
In collaboration with the AUPN
Monday, April 7, 2025 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm PT (program) | 4:00pm - 4:45pm PT (Chairs Reception)
Chairs will be invited via email closer to the meeting
SAVE THE DATE FOR AUPN2025!
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 7:15pa - 5:45pm ET
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Target Audience: Chairs, Vice Chairs, Program & Clerkship Directors (including Associate) and Women Leaders.
Held the day before the ANA Annual Meeting
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Open Neurology Leadership Positions
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