Membership
The following membership categories were approved at an Executive Session on October 9, 2012.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and are reviewed on a monthly. To submit an application, send the Membership Application, your CV, dues (if applicable), and any other required documents in one email to ana@llmsi.com. For more information about the new membership categories and review process, please see the FAQs at http://www.aneuroa.org/MembershipFAQ.
Membership Application
Special Advisory Application
Industry Liaison Application
ACGME-approved Neurology Departments
Member ($150.00/year)
An individual appointed to their first faculty position in an ACGME-accredited or Canadian equivalent Neurology Department in the United States or Canada is eligible to be a Member of the Association. A neuroscientist devoted to advancing the goals of academic neurology and in their first faculty position in any basic or clinical department at an institution with an ACGME-approved or Canadian equivalent Neurology Department in the United States or Canada is eligible to be a Member of the Association.
Fellow ($390.00/year)
Upon promotion to associate professor, full professor or Chair of an ACGME-accredited or Canadian equivalent Neurology Department, one is eligible to become a Fellow of the American Neurological Association. A neuroscientist devoted to advancing the goals of academic neurology with an appointment as an associate professor, full professor or Chair in a basic or clinical department at an institution with an ACGME-approved or Canadian equivalent Neurology Department in the United States or Canada is eligible to be a Member of the Association. As of October 9, 2012, all existing ANA members are automatically Fellows of the ANA.
Corresponding Members ($150.00/year)
Corresponding Members are those who reside outside the United States or Canada, who have attained their first faculty position at a recognized institution, and have been nominated by an ANA Fellow.
Corresponding Fellows ($315.00/year; $195/year for developing countries)
Corresponding Fellows are those who reside outside the United States or Canada and who have received their first promotion at a recognized institution, have published at least 10 scientific papers in national or international journals, and have been nominated by an ANA Fellow. Those who reside in a country designated by the World Bank as low and lower-middle income pay discounted dues.
Honorary Fellows (No membership fee)
Honorary Fellows are those individuals who by reason of professional and scientific qualifications, are deemed worthy of such election to membership of the Association. For more information about the Honorary Fellow nomination process, visit http://www.aneuroa.org/HonoraryFellows.
Senior Fellows (No membership fee)
Senior Fellows are those Fellows who have attained the age of 65, are no longer active in the field of neurology, and who have requested a change in membership status. For more information about Senior Fellows and to submit a request for Senior status, visit http://www.aneuroa.org/SeniorFellow.
Government and Nonprofit Special Advisory Members ($390.00/year for nonprofit; no fee for government)
Government and nonprofit Special Advisory Membership pertains to the holder of the relevant governmental or nonprofit advocacy group position through the duration of the ANA appointment, and not to the specific individual. At the discretion of the Executive Committee, the ANA may request that an employee or employees of the governmental or nonprofit advocacy group be appointed by the Director of the relevant governmental or nonprofit advocacy group office to serve on one or more ANA committees in the capacity of Special Advisory Member of the ANA. The appropriate position and term of appointment for each Special Advisory Member will be agreed upon by the Executive Committee of the ANA and the Director of the relevant governmental or nonprofit office before the specific appointment is made.
Industry Liaisons ($390/year)
Industry Liaisons are those professionals with significant interest in neuroscience and the ability to assist in the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders. Industry Liaisons must be an MD, PhD, or DO who is neuroscience oriented (neurologists preferred) and is actively working at a recognized company. The Industry Liaison membership will be in effect for as long as the professional is employed at the company for which they applied or moves to another recognized company.
Other Qualified Candidates
Candidates who do not meet any of the above criteria and who wish to join the ANA should contact the ANA at ana@llmsi.com for more information.
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