Consortium of Neurology Clerkship Directors
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Consortium of Neurology Clerkship Directors provides a forum for the exchange of views on educational matters related to the teaching of clinical neurology to medical students.
The AAN provides information to:
- Help maintain an up-to-date record of basic information concerning neurology clerkships at all American medical schools
- Foster development of educational materials
- Encourage the development of a recommended core curriculum and other consensus policies regarding the teaching of clinical neurology to medical students (Clerkship Core Curriculum Guidelines (pdf))
- Promote the importance of education as an academic activity
In addition, the AAN Consortium of Clerkship Directors coordinates activities with the Undergraduate Education Subcommittee of the AAN Education Committee and represents neurology clerkships in the following organizations devoted to clinical training of medical students:
- Alliance for Clinical Education (ACE) at http://www.allianceforclinicaleducation.org
- Association of American Medical Colleges Council on Academic Societies at www.aamc.org
2008-2010 Consortium Officers
Chair - Imran Ali, MD
Chair-Elect - Daniel L. Menkes, MD
Past Chair - Vern C. Juel, MD