Newswise — The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is seeking journalists who exemplify excellence in medical/health reporting to apply for the 10th annual AAN Journalism Fellowship Award. Award winners will receive special recognition, airfare, and hotel with a 5-night maximum stay to attend the 2007 AAN Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.
The 2007 AAN Annual Meeting will take place April 28 — May 5, 2007 in Boston, and provides an in-depth look at the latest advances in research and treatment options for neurological disorders including Alzheimer's disease, autism, Parkinson disease, epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis and stroke.
How to ApplyApplicants should submit the following:"¢ Written expression of interest (no more than 500 words)"¢ A resume (please include contact information)"¢ Three print clips or broadcast clips on a neurology-related topic or any medical/science topic"¢ A nominating letter from a senior editor, news director or producer
Applications may be sent through the mail or Email using the following addresses:
Email application materials to Angela Babb at [email protected]
Angela BabbAmerican Academy of Neurology, Journalism Fellowship Award1080 Montreal AvenueSt. Paul, MN 55116-2311
Application Deadline: Friday, January 12, 2007
The American Academy of Neurology, an association of more than 19,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is dedicated to improving patient care through education and research. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as Parkinson disease, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), dementia, West Nile virus, and ataxia. For more information about the American Academy of Neurology, visit http://www.aan.com.
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