Pittsburgh, PA, May 18, 2023 – Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD, FAES, FAAN, has been accepted for American Academy of Neurology’s 2023 Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum. This forum will help neurologists become better advocacy leaders in their clinic, institution and community and will take place August 3-6, 2023, in San Diego, California. The Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum honors the memory of AAN Board Directors member Donald M. Palatucci, MD, FAAN.
This leadership forum will teach neurologists the following skills:
- Action Planning: Neurologists will learn how to create an effective plan that identifies an issue and resolves the problem
- Media Relations: Physicians will learn how to sharpen on-camera skills, work with news reporters, and improve confidence in a media setting
- Grassroots Advocacy: Get an inside look at how governments work by lobbying for fair reimbursement and learning to draft position statements that affect future legislation
Experienced advocate coaches and staff will assist neurologists in preparing their action plans for optimum success. While at the forum, there will be a multitude of opportunities to network with AAN leadership and other committed colleagues.
