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.
Spots are limited; review details below and apply for the program that suits your needs by Sunday, August 27, 2023:
2023 Emerging Leaders Program
Early-career Development
November 15, 2023
JW Marriott Camelback Inn,
Scottsdale, AZ
Established in 2016, the American Headache Society’s Emerging Leaders Program aims to encourage early-career medical professionals to enter and thrive not only in the field of headache medicine but also within the Society.
During the program, participants will engage with leaders in the field through several leadership training sessions, and will be assigned a mentor and project for which the results will be presented to the AHS Board of Directors at the 66th Annual Scientific Meeting, June 13-16, 2024 in San Diego, CA.
Candidates should:
- Be an AHS member in good standing for at least 1 year
- Be within 7 years of having completed a training program or terminal research degree
- Commit to attending the 2023 Scottsdale Headache Symposium and 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in person (expenses paid), as well as a virtual mid-year training forum
- Commit to completing an agreed-upon project to be presented at the Board of Directors Meeting at the 66th Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego, CA
Leadership in Advocacy Development (LEAD) Program
Mid-career Development
In conjunction with the 2023 Scottsdale Headache Symposium®, November 15-19, 2023, and 2024 Headache on the Hill, March 18-19, 2024
New for 2023, the American Headache Society announces the Leadership in Advocacy Development (LEAD) Program, which aims to provide training, tools, mentorship, and support for mid-career healthcare professionals and physician advocacy leaders in headache medicine.
Participants will explore new opportunities for professional development with leaders in the field through formal didactic sessions and small group workshops on topics including practice management, advocacy, and project management, as well as the development of an advocacy project over a 2-year longitudinal timeframe.
Candidates should:
- Be an AHS member in good standing for at least 3 years
- Be 7+ years in clinical practice
- Have a strong interest in practice management and/or advocacy
- Commit to attending the 2023 Scottsdale Headache Symposium and 2024 Headache on the Hill events in person (expenses paid)
- Commit to the development and completion of a proposed advocacy project over a 2-year longitudinal timeframe