The American Headache Society’s Emerging Leaders Program is designed to identify and develop future leaders within the Society. We are encouraging young medical professionals to enter and thrive not only in the field of headache medicine, but within the American Headache Society.
ABOUT THE EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM
Participants will learn about opportunities within the Society to serve on committees, participate in special projects and American Migraine Foundation activities. They will engage with mentors who are leaders in the society and headache medicine, interact with others and lay the groundwork for long-lasting and fulfilling relationships, networking opportunities and collaborations.
2020 Virtual Emerging Leaders Program
Program Agenda
| Thursday, November 19, 2020 | |
| 9:00 am – 9:15 am EST | Welcome, Introductions and Organizational Overview
Kathleen B. Digre, MD, FAHS |
| 9:15 am – 11:15 am EST | Context of Leadership
Mary Ann Berzins |
| 11:15 am – 12:15 pm EST | Psychology of Leadership
Steven Baskin, PhD |
| 12:15 pm – 12:30 pm EST | Morning Wrap-up |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm EST | Lunch Break |
| 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm EST | Social Media, Promotion and Advocacy
Rashmi B. Halker Singh, MD, FAHS |
| 2:15 pm – 2:45 pm EST | Project Review and Mentors / Summary and Next Steps
Kathleen B. Digre, MD, FAHS |
| 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm EST | Break |
| 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST | Speaker Training Session (Group 1)
Scott Litin, MD, FAHS |
| Friday, November 20, 2020 | |
| 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EST | Speaker Training Session (Group 2)
Scott Litin, MD, FAHS |
This year’s program will be a virtual event which will take place November 19-20, 2020. Participants selected to attend will also receive complimentary registration to the 2020 Virtual Scottsdale Headache Symposium.
Candidate Criteria
- Must be within 7 years of having completed training
- Can currently be a 4th year Resident or Active Fellow
- Must be an AHS member in good standing for at least 1 year
- Must commit to completing an agreed-upon project to present at the 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando, FL
Application and Supporting Materials
Applicants must complete the online application form and provide the following supporting materials:
- Letter of Interest demonstrating your interest in organizational leadership, affiliations, positions held (volunteer or paid), academic appointments and other relevant information
- Letter of support from an active AHS member
- CV
Thank you for your interest in the 5th Annual Emerging Leaders Program. The application period has now passed.
2019
| Franchesca Fiorito, MD | Serena L. Orr, MD, MS |
| Jessica Kiarashi, MD | Anna Pace, MD |
| Deena Kuruvilla, MD | Adam S. Sprouse Blum, MD |
| Barbara L. Nye, MD |
2018
| Cynthia Armand, MD | Thomas Berk, MD |
| Meghan Candee, MD, MS | Carrie Dougherty, MD, FAHS |
| Jessica Gautreaux, MD | Niushen Zhang, MD |
2017
| Mark Burish, MD, PhD | Zubair Ahmed, MD |
| Sarah K. Gibbons, DO | Juliana VanderPluym, MD |
| Katherine Hamilton, MD | Nada Hindiyeh, MD |
| Angeliki Vgontzas, MD |
2016
| A. Laine Green, MD | Rashmi Halker, MD |
| Christina Szperka, MD | Umer Najib, MD |
| Larry Charleston, MD | Chelsea Hesterman, MD |