2025 May NeuroTransmitter | Most of us are winding down the 2024-2025 academic year with medical student and resident/fellow graduations. This is always a time of mixed emotions since some residents/fellows leave, but others start anew. All of us can be proud that we continue to train outstanding clinical neurologists and scientists who will lead us into the future. Please join me in congratulating these exceptional individuals! [Read More]

2025 April NeuroTransmitter | The recent AAN meeting (April 5-9, 2025) featured several collaborative educational sessions run jointly by AAN and AUPN. Access to these sessions was included with the registration fee for the AAN meeting. These combined sessions emphasized the important relationship that exists between AUPN and AAN. I especially thank Mary Post, the Chief Executive Officer of the AAN, Dr. Carlayne Jackson, the outgoing President of the AAN, and Katie Fernstaedt, our Executive Director, for coordinating the scheduling of these meetings. I also extend my sincere thanks to all others at the AAN and...[Read More]

2025 March NeuroTransmitter | 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 for details. I hope to see many of you at the meeting! Some highlights for this month...[Read More]

2025 February NeuroTransmitter | Now that New Year’s resolutions and Superbowl LIX are behind us, it is time to concentrate on professional business for the upcoming months...[Read More]

2025 January NeuroTransmitter | I am certain that all of you share my concern for the thousands of residents in the Los Angeles area who have been affected by the wildfires. Many of our colleagues live in Southern California and may have been impacted by this devastating situation. My sincere condolences go out to all of those affected by the devastating fires. During these challenging times, I encourage all of you to reach out and check on our friends and colleagues...[Read More]

2024 December NeuroTransmitter | The leadership and staff at the AUPN would like to wish all of you a Happy Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year!  And, thanks to all members who have made 2024 a very good year for the AUPN. We look forward to seeing all of you in 2025. A few other notices are highlighted...[Read More]

2024 November NeuroTransmitter | Most of us who manage Neurology residency and fellowship programs are in candidate interviews.  Virtual interviews are now the norm. For better or worse, it is difficult to envision a return to in-person interviews for candidates.  We can talk more about this topic at the 2025 AUPN meeting in Baltimore.  As we enter the upcoming Holiday Season, most of us will have some time to reflect upon the past year and plan for the future. Along those lines, Chairs, please remember to pay your 2025 institutional dues to AUPN. [Read More]

2024 October NeuroTransmitter | On behalf of the AUPN, I wish to express my deepest concerns and sympathies to everyone who has been affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The southeastern United States has been in the direct path of very destructive storms this hurricane season. Many fellow members of AUPN and their families, friends, and neighbors have been directly impacted by these hurricanes. Please reach out to those who may have been in [Read More]

2024 September NeuroTransmitter | The consensus is that the 2024 Annual AUPN Meeting was a great success! We enjoyed many interactive educational and fun sessions. I would like to thank all our members and presenters for their hard work and participation. I am especially grateful for our important collaboration with the ANA. Those who attended the meeting can complete meeting evaluations and claim CME credits via the AUPN website, which will be active [Read More]

2024 August NeuroTransmitter | By the time that this newsletter reaches you, I am hopeful that most of you have registered for the 2024 Annual AUPN Meeting. However, latecomers are still welcome. We have been working hard to make this in-person meeting educational, interactive, and fun. I hope to see you in Orlando on September 14! [Read More]

2024 July NeuroTransmitter | July is usually a time for relaxation and vacations. However, this summer the AUPN leadership team is working hard to ensure that we represent all of you as best we can. We are especially mindful that the success of our organization depends upon your participation. Please feel free to contact us if you have suggestions to improve the AUPN. To keep you knowledgeable, important notices are highlighted below. [Read More]

2024 June NeuroTransmitter | For most of us, June is a busy time. Since it is the end of the academic year, we say goodbye to our graduating residents and fellows, but welcome our new ones. This is the bittersweet, exciting and fun part of June. However, June is also the time when departmental budgets for the new academic year must be finalized – this is definitely not the fun part!  If you need some last minute... [Read More]