Resources for Clinicians
When it comes to accessing the most current information available, the AHS knows how important it is for clinicians and patient care. Here, you will find headache-specific information and resources designed to help inform and guide next steps when it comes to the field of headache medicine. Find out more about the UCNS headache medicine specialty certifications, practice parameters and guidelines, and education resources centered around headache and face pain disorders.
AHS Resources for Clinicians
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Clinical practice guidelines are systematically developed statements to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances.

Education On Demand
Unlock a world of Headache Medicine education, resources, and CME from the American Headache Society through the ultimate virtual learning platform.

Resources for Primary Care Practitioners
Access robust resources geared specifically for primary care providers through the AHS First Contact - Headache in Primary Care Program.

Covid-19 Headache Medicine Resources
Access articles, video resources, and patient information about practicing headache medicine during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

For Your Patients

Infographics for Patients
From chronic migraine to pediatric migraine, these infographics are designed to provide patients with current, easy-to-digest information.
External Resources for Clinicians
UCNS Headache Medicine Subspecialty Certification
View information for applicants interested in the Headache Medicine Certification through UCNS.

Regional Societies
Learn more about regional headache-focused societies for additional networking opportunities in your area.

Headache Cooperative of New England
HCNE is an independent nonprofit of health professionals advancing headache medicine through education, research, and collaboration.

Headache Cooperative of the Pacific
Founded in 2007, HCOP links and educates providers who care for headache patients throughout the Pacific region.

Southern Headache Society
Established in 2011, SHS unites Southern clinicians to improve treatment of headache, facial pain, and related disorders.

Great Lakes Regional Headache Society
Launched in 2018, GLRHS fosters research, education, and patient care in the Great Lakes region and hosts an annual symposium.

Brazilian Headache Society
The Sociedade Brasileira de Cefaleia promotes headache research, education, and patient care across Brazil and organizes national scientific meetings.
Additional Organizations and Resources

Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy
AHDA unites patients, clinicians, and researchers to advocate for equitable policies and increased federal funding for headache disorders.

American Academy of Neurology
With 40 k+ members, AAN advances neurologic care through professional education, research, and advocacy for clinicians and patients.

American Academy of Orofacial Pain
AAOP promotes research, education, and clinical excellence in diagnosing and managing orofacial pain.

American Academy of Pain Medicine
AAPM represents pain physicians, providing education, research, and policy leadership to advance multidisciplinary pain management.

Facial Pain Association
FPA supports people with trigeminal neuralgia and related facial pain through education, advocacy, and peer-to-peer resources

International Headache Society
IHS is a global professional society dedicated to headache science, setting diagnostic standards and hosting the International Headache Congress.

Journal of the American Medical Association
JAMA is a peer-reviewed journal publishing cutting-edge clinical research, reviews, and commentary across all areas of medicine.

PubMed
PubMed is a free database offering over 38 million citations for biomedical literature, linking to abstracts and full-text sources.

MedlinePlus
Explore reliable, up-to-date health info on conditions, drugs, and wellness from the National Library of Medicine.

The Migraine Trust
The Migraine Trust supports people with migraine in the UK, advocating for change, funding research, and providing evidence-based resources.