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American Headache Society Events

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Virtual Next Generation Migraine Therapies 

The Next Generation Migraine Therapies (NGMT) initiative is a comprehensive program designed to provide a multi-faceted approach to migraine education offered at no cost to healthcare providers including neurologists, primary care physicians and advanced practice ...
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2022 International Headache Academy

The International Headache Academy is designed to inspire a long-term commitment to headache medicine in young neurologists and research scientists via an educational program focused on clinical and research aspects of the field. ...
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2021 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (63rd)

The Annual Scientific Meeting is designed for physicians, psychologists, scientists, researchers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health professionals involved in the care of patients with head, neck, and orofacial pain. ...
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64th Annual Scientific Meeting

The 64th Annual Scientific Meeting is designed for physicians, psychologists, scientists, researchers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health professionals involved in the care of patients with head, neck, and orofacial pain. ...
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2022 Scottsdale Headache Symposium

The 2022 Scottsdale Headache Symposium will take place at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, AZ from November 17 through 20, 2022. ...
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2021 Migraine Moment Film Contest

The American Migraine Foundation and American Headache Society host an annual short film contest to give those living with migraine a mechanism to share with the world the way migraine impacts their lives. Year after year our contest draws a moving and impressive range of personal experiences on those living with migraine and other disorders that cause severe headache pain, and this year was no different. Watch the top two videos from this year’s contest and hear from the filmmakers.

1st Place - "Migraine - the invisible illness that alters the lives of millions" by Morgan Fitzgerald
2nd Place - "My Migraine Story" by London San Luis
3rd Place - "Dear Migraines" by Brendan Born
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Making a Difference in Headache Medicine

The American Headache Society works alongside physicians, health care providers and advocates to improve the lives of those living with migraine and other diseases that cause severe head pain.

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Our members are making a difference in the field of headache medicine. Find out why they chose this path, and what it means for making a difference in the lives of their patients.