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The New Investigators & Trainees SIG helps new AHS members integrate into the Society, build leadership skills, and develop professionally.

The LGBTQIA+ Health SIG aims to improve clinical care for patients and provide a welcoming environment for AHS members who identify as LGBTQIA+.

The American Headache Society, in collaboration with Pfizer, announces the Migraine & Women’s Health Grant through the Headache & Migraine Competitive Grant Program. Funding of up to $200,000 over two years is available for collaborative projects addressing migraine’s disproportionate impact on women.

First Contact provides headache education to physicians working in primary care, urgent care, and emergency settings to improve care for patients with headache.

The AHS Guidelines Committee helps members turn ideas into high-quality Clinical Practice Guidelines and Position Statements. By providing guidance, feedback, and structure, the committee ensures publications reflect the Society’s expertise while making it easier for members to contribute to the field.

The AHS Research Committee is shaping the future of headache research through grants, mentorship, and partnerships. Learn how members are collaborating, exploring discoveries, and supporting the next generation of investigators to improve patient care.

The American Headache Society is now accepting applications for two key 2025 professional development programs: the Emerging Leaders Program and the Leadership in Advocacy Development (LEAD) Program. Both offer unique opportunities to build leadership, mentorship, and advocacy skills to shape the future of headache medicine. Applications are due by September 14.

“Dr. Tavasoli is an excellent fellow. He is kind, compassionate, and caring towards his patients. He is dedicated to patient care and research in Headache Medicine. He excels in academics, and recently presented at the International Headache Academy on a case of an 11 month old with infantile colic/migraine variant.”

“We are nominating Dr. Guy Greco who is one of our two outstanding fellows this year. What stands out in his work is his sincere care and patience for our patients. He always takes his time to be thoughtful and considerate, even during a busy clinic day...

“Dr. Pareek is an upbeat, knowledgeable, caring, and very skilled pediatric headache fellow. It his been a joy to work with her over the last few months. Not only does she excel clinically, but she also remains involved in publications, chart reviews, and QI projects...

“Zachary was nominated by residents as best fellow educator and by patients as top caring physician. From the first day of his fellowship, he proved to be passionate about headache medicine...

"Dr. Yousaf is an excellent clinical fellow, adult trained, but doing a pediatric fellowship to increase his knowledge of pediatric headache management. By his initiative, he started a pictorial series of the pediatric migraine experience...

Computerization of medicine can be a boon or a burden. The Clinical Informatics Special Interest Section brings together AHS members who want to help our specialty navigate these rapid changes in our practice.

The Autonomic Disorders Special Interest Section is dedicated to exploring the intricate relationship between autonomic disorders and headache medicine.