Resident Education Program
The Resident Education Program aims to inspire a greater number of junior neurology trainees to consider pursuing careers in Headache Medicine. The program provides first and second year adult and pediatric neurology residents with a foundation in headache medicine education during a weekend session led by experienced faculty in neurologic education and headache medicine.
Upcoming Events
2026 Resident Education Program
October 23-25, 2026
UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center
Los Angeles, CA
How to Apply
Candidate Criteria
Applicants must be residents in a U.S. adult or pediatric neurology training program. Trainees in other residency programs will also be considered, including but not limited to internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, physiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, and orofacial pain. Availability may be limited based on demand.
Required Application Materials
- Online Application Form
- Brief statement of interest (100-200 words)
- Current CV
- Letter of support from Program Director. Each program director may nominate only one early stage resident from their program (PGY1 or PGY2 for adult neurology, PGY1, PGY2, or PGY3 for child neurology, but if no such candidate is available a PGY3 adult neurology or PGY4 child neurology resident would be considered).
Accepted Applicants
Accepted participants will receive the following:
- Reimbursement up to $1,500 for eligible travel expenses and lodging
- Complimentary one-year Trainee membership to the American Headache Society or extension of an existing AHS Trainee membership.
Program Committee Co-Chairs
Committee Members
Ashhar Ali, DO
Amy Gelfand, MD, FAHS
Peter J. Goadsby, MD, PhD, FAHS
Matthew S. Robbins, MD, FAHS
Niushen Zhang, MD, FAHS
Last Event Recap
Residents and faculty had a wonderful time at the 2025 Resident Education Program at the Luskin Conference Center in Los Angeles, CA. Through various interactive workshops, lectures, small group sessions, and some friendly competition, early-stage residents were able to gain inspiration and learn more about headache medicine. Keep an eye out for updates regarding the 2026 program!
Are you a resident and interested in becoming a Trainee member of the American Headache Society? Join today to take advantage of all that AHS has to offer as you advance your career.
Additional Resident Resources
REACH Program
Hosted at institutions all over the nation, the REACH program aims to increase the profile of headache medicine as a subspecialty, provide a curricular foundation to educate residents and other trainees in the most common reason patients see neurologists, and inspire a greater number of trainees and faculty members to become educators and serve patients with headache and related pain disorders.
Learn more about our half-day curriculum covering essential concepts in headache medicine.
Resources for Residents & Fellows
The AHS has compiled various resources to assist Trainees looking to advance their career in Headache Medicine, including Headache Fellowship opportunities, discounted membership options, headache training programs, and more.
Sponsors
AHS gratefully acknowledges the educational support of the Resident Education Program from our industry supporters, as well as the financial donation from Miles for Migraine.