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Join the Headache® Editorial Board as an Assistant Editor
Are you a neurology resident, pediatric neurology resident, or a headache medicine fellow with a passion for headache research, medical education, and writing? Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain is looking for dedicated trainees to join its Editorial Board as part of the Resident & Fellows Assistant Editor Team!

Scholarship Opportunities to Attend the 67th Annual Scientific Meeting
The American Headache Society is excited to announce scholarship opportunities now available to attend the 67th Annual Scientific Meeting, the premiere venue for cutting-edge advances in Headache Medicine, taking place June 19-22, 2025 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Abstracts Being Accepted for the 67th Annual Scientific Meeting
On behalf of the Scientific Program Committee, AHS is excited to announce we are now accepting the submission of abstracts of original contributions on any topic related to headache for presentation at the 67th Annual Scientific Meeting, being held June 19-22, 2025 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN.

Headache on the Hill 2024 & the Inaugural Year for AHS Advocacy Scholars
AHS recognizes that to fulfill its core goal of improving the lives of people impacted by migraine and other headache disorders, healthcare advocacy is essential.

Mentorship Opportunity: 2024 Headache® Assistant Editor Program
Adult neurology residents, pediatric neurology residents, postdoctoral researchers, and headache medicine fellows are eligible to apply for a 2-year term, beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026.

New AHS Leadership Development Opportunities Available Fall 2023
This fall, the American Headache Society is proud to offer two programs dedicated to developing leaders within the Society and field of Headache Medicine. These professional development programs were designed to support AHS members at different stages in their careers.

Input Requested
The American Headache Society (AHS) and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) request your input during the Headache Research Priorities Public Comment Period.

Statement in Observance of Hispanic Heritage Month
As an American citizen growing up outside of the United States (mainland), I do not recall celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with particular fervor.

Advocating for Patients with Migraine: Q&A
Amaal Starling, MD, FAHS, discusses how doctors also function as migraine warriors

Advocacy in Action: AHS Proposes Changes to Coverage for Home-use Oxygen for Cluster Headache Attacks
Home-use oxygen for the treatment of cluster headache has not been a coverable benefit for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. This is despite the therapy being a proven safe and effective way to abort a cluster headache attack.

Advocacy in Action: Investing in Graduate Medical Education
American Headache Society (AHS) joined with 85 other medical associations and specialty societies in praise of a renewed Congressional pledge to support physician training.

Advocacy in Action: AHS Urges CMS to Rescind Most Favored Nation (MFN) Model
On January 26th, AHS president, Peter Goadsby, MD, PhD, FAHS sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging an immediate stop to the implementation of the recently finalized “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) Model.

Our Joint Statement on Oxygen Therapy for Cluster Headache
We advocate for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to cover home use oxygen therapy for the acute treatment of cluster headache attacks

AHS & AMF Commitment on the Impact of Recent National Events, Racism, and Healthcare Disparities
Racism is a public health issue and as a scientific healthcare organization and patient advocacy organization we recognize the need for us to take an active role.