American Academy of Neurology

What American Academy of Neurology does

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a 501c3 nonprofit professional medical society founded in 1948 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving an international membership of 44,000+ neurology professionals. AAN's core mission is to promote high-quality patient-centered neurologic care, advance neurological research, and support member career satisfaction across the full neurology career lifecycle, from medical students through retirement. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operates through a wholly-owned subsidiary, the American Academy of Neurology Institute (AANI), which handles research grants and patient-facing programs.

AAN's product portfolio is built around a comprehensive digital and live platform. The content stack includes six peer-reviewed Neurology-branded journals (Neurology, Neurology Clinical Practice, Neurology Education, Neurology Genetics, Neurology Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation, and Neurology Open Access) plus Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology, Neurology Today, and Brain & Life magazine. Educational products include the Neurology Question of the Day mobile app (earning up to 29 SA-CME per year, ABPN-approved for continuing certification), NeuroBytes (200+ free bite-sized videos), NeuroPanels (case-based webinars), Practice Management Webinars, and the Online Learning Center (learning.aan.com). Flagship events include the Annual Meeting (500+ hours of content, up to 375 CME credits) plus the Fall Conference and Autoimmune Neurology Conference. Supporting platforms include Synapse Member Community, NeuroTracker (CME tracking), the Neurology Career Center, and a multi-podcast distribution footprint across Apple, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, and Libsyn.

AAN's business model is multi-stream, anchored in annual membership dues paid by 44,000+ members, conference registration fees, and subscriptions to journals and educational content. Educational grants from pharmaceutical companies (Eisai, UCB, Takeda, argenx, Harmony Biosciences) and charitable donations routed through AANI provide supplementary non-dues revenue. Pricing is tiered and accessible, with free memberships for medical students and free educational content (NeuroBytes, NeuroPanels for members), supporting a long-tail adoption model. The organization is regulated by ACCME for CME accreditation and ABPN for continuing certification, and pursues policy influence through BrainPAC, Neurology on the Hill, and the Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum.

Name

American Academy of Neurology

Legal name

American Academy of Neurology

Website

https://aan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The American Academy of Neurology is a 501c3 nonprofit professional medical society serving 44,000+ international neurologists with peer-reviewed journals, CME-accredited conferences, digital learning tools, clinical guidelines, and advocacy programs spanning the neurology career lifecycle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to resources, publications, conferences at discounted rates, career center, and professional development tools. International members also receive discounts on Annual Meeting registration and Continuum.
2. Conference Registration: Revenue from Annual Meeting, Fall Conference, and Autoimmune Neurology Conference registration fees. Offers on-demand access to presentations through March 2027.
3. Educational Programs and Publications: Sale of continuing medical education courses, NeuroBytes, Conferences On Demand, and subscriptions to Neurology journal, Continuum, and other AAN publications.
4. Grants and Donations: The American Academy of Neurology Institute (AANI) is a 501c3 nonprofit supporting neurological research. Receives educational grants from pharmaceutical companies (Eisai, UCB, Takeda, argenx, Harmony Biosciences) and charitable donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional medical society that delivers continuing medical education, peer-reviewed neurology journals, clinical practice guidelines, advocacy, and research grants to a 44,000+ member community of neurologists and neuroscience professionals. Its subsidiary, the American Academy of Neurology Institute (AANI), funds early-career neurology research and operates educational programs including the flagship Annual Meeting (500+ hours of content, up to 375 CME credits), Conferences On Demand, NeuroBytes video series, NeuroPanels webinars, the Neurology Question of the Day mobile app, and the Synapse member community. AAN also publishes Brain & Life magazine and podcast for patients and caregivers.

Product overview

The American Academy of Neurology offers a comprehensive platform of products and services centered on neurology education, research, and professional development. The portfolio includes peer-reviewed journals (Neurology Journal, Neurology Clinical Practice, Neurology Education, Neurology Genetics, Neurology Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation, Neurology Open Access), the Continuum lifelong learning journal, and news publications (Neurology Today, Brain & Life). Educational products include the Neurology Podcast series, Neurology Question of the Day mobile app, NeuroBytes video series, NeuroPanels webinars, and Practice Management Webinars. The AAN provides CME-accredited conferences and On Demand content through the Online Learning Center, along with career resources (Neurology Career Center), research programs, and leadership development initiatives. Conferences include the Annual Meeting, Autoimmune Neurology Conference, and Fall Conference. The AAN also supports diversity and inclusion through the Health Care Equity Program and Anti-Racism Education Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Neurology Podcast: Interviews with authors of the most exciting research articles on podcasts from Neurology journal
• Neurology Question of the Day
• NeuroBytes
• Continuum
• Brain & Life
• NeuroPanels
• American Academy of Neurology Institute (AANI)

Products and services

• Neurology Journal Official peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Neurology publishing cutting-edge neurology research and clinical studies.
• Neurology Clinical Practice Peer-reviewed journal focusing on clinical neurology practice and case-based learning for practicing neurologists.
• Neurology Education Peer-reviewed journal dedicated to neurology education, training methods, and professional development.
• Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology Continuing medical education journal providing in-depth coverage of neurology topics for lifelong learning, available in print and audio formats.
• Neurology Today News publication providing timely coverage of neurology news, policy updates, and clinical developments.
• Brain & Life Magazine and podcast for patients, caregivers, and the public covering brain disorders, brain health, and neurological research.
• Neurology Podcast Official podcast featuring interviews with authors of exciting research articles from Neurology journal and related publications.
• Neurology Question of the Day Mobile app providing daily multiple-choice neurology questions with discussion and CME credit opportunities. Free to AAN members, earns up to 29 self-assessment CME per year, aligned with ABPN Continuing Certification content blueprint.
• NeuroBytes Free bite-sized educational video catalog with over 200 videos on neurology topics, releasing two new videos monthly. Videos range 3-6 minutes focusing on hot topics and emerging trends.
• NeuroPanels Free case-based live webinar series featuring expert neurologists discussing cases of varying complexity. Includes care team approach series with 0.5 CME per session.
• Practice Management Webinars CME-accredited webinar series covering practice management topics including Medicare updates, coding, AI integration, prior authorization, and practice efficiency.
• Conferences On Demand CME-accredited digital library of presentations from AAN conferences including Annual Meeting, Autoimmune Neurology Conference, Fall Conference, and APP Conference.
• AAN Annual Meeting Premier annual neurology conference featuring presentations, courses, and networking for neurology professionals. The 78th Annual Meeting is scheduled for 2026 with 500+ hours of content and up to 375 CME credits.
• AAN Autoimmune Neurology Conference Focused conference on autoimmune neurology covering advances in diagnosis and management of neurological autoimmune disorders, held in Houston and online.
• AAN Fall Conference Annual fall conference featuring practice management education, neurology updates, and leadership development.
• Online Learning Center Centralized platform for all AAN online education including courses, NeuroBytes videos, Conferences On Demand, and CME tracking.
• Leadership Programs Programs including Leadership University, Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum, and various leadership development initiatives for neurology professionals.
• AAN Research Program Research grants and funding opportunities for early career neurologists and researchers administered through AANI to advance neurological understanding and treatment.
• Neurology Career Center Career resources and job board connecting neurology professionals with opportunities in the field.
• Health Care Equity Program Program supporting projects that address neurological health care disparities and improve access in underserved communities, funded in part by Eisai and Harmony Biosciences.
• DAAN (Distinguished Colleague of the AAN) Distinction designation for non-physician AAN members recognizing exemplary engagement and special achievement in neurology.
• Synapse Member Community Online community platform for AAN members to network, share information, and collaborate on neurology topics through various member communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% completion rate and 84.5% recommendation rate for Anti-Racism Education Program piloted in 16 residency programs
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration on systematic analysis of neurological disease burden in the U.S., published findings that 54% of Americans (180+ million) are affected by neurological disease or disorder as of 2021.
• World Federation of Neurology (WFN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAN is a member society of WFN. AAN presented at the 26th World Congress of Neurology (October 2023, Montreal) and participates in Global Neurology Alliance meetings.
• European Academy of Neurology (EAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration including AAN President participation in European Brain Health Summit 2024 in Brussels, joint sessions at EAN Congress in Helsinki June 2024, and North American Regional Session featuring top science from AAN Annual Meeting.
• Mexican Academy of NeurologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAN President presented virtually on Brain Health Initiative at the Mexican Academy of Neurology's Annual Meeting in Yucatan, Mexico.
• Pan Arab Union of Neurological SocietiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint participation in European Brain Health Summit 2024 with AAN President on Presidential Panel Discussion.
• Child Neurology SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsorship of the Child Neurology Society Genetics Summit bringing together 26 authors from 19 institutions to develop national genetics curriculum for pediatric neurology.
• American Brain FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with American Brain Foundation for research donations and programs supporting AANI's mission to advance understanding, prevention, and treatment of neurological disorders.
• Children's National HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Kuntal Sen of Children's National Hospital led manuscript development for genetics curriculum published in Pediatric Neurology.
• Eisai Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational grant supporter for Neurology Question of the Day program.
• UCB Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational grant supporter for Neurology Question of the Day program.
• Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational grant supporter for Neurology Question of the Day program.
• argenx US Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational grant supporter for Neurology Question of the Day program.
• EisaiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for AAN Health Care Equity Program providing grants to improve neurological healthcare access.
• Harmony BiosciencesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for AAN Health Care Equity Program providing grants to improve neurological healthcare access.
• Alexion (AstraZeneca Rare Disease)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented 20 abstracts including Phase III clinical data at 2026 AAN Annual Meeting; 21 abstracts at 2025 meeting.
• Alterity TherapeuticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresented ATH434 Phase 2 trial data at AAN Annual Meeting showing 41% reduction in MSA decline.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Heart Association: Larger, multi-condition health organization with overlapping neurology-relevant content (stroke), peer-reviewed journals (Stroke, Circulation), Scientific Sessions conference, extensive CME, and major patient-facing advocacy. Overlaps with AAN's stroke and brain health verticals at greater scale.

Direct peers

• American Medical Association: The largest US professional medical society, operating the same playbook as AAN: membership dues, peer-reviewed journals (JAMA), CME, advocacy (AMPAC), and practice management resources serving physicians across specialties. Directly comparable operating model and revenue mix.
• American Psychiatric Association: Closely related neuroscience-adjacent specialty society publishing American Journal of Psychiatry, running an Annual Meeting, producing DSM-aligned practice resources, and advocating via a political action committee — a near-twin operating model to AAN.
• Society for Neuroscience: Large research-focused neuroscience society with the Journal of Neuroscience, SfN Annual Meeting, and member community serving academic researchers — overlapping with AAN's research and academic-neurologist member segments and structurally similar society operations.
• American College of Physicians: Large internal-medicine specialty society offering Annals of Internal Medicine, MOC/CME programs, ACP Internal Medicine Meeting, and clinical guidelines. Closely parallels AAN's structure of journal + annual meeting + guidelines + member career resources for a single specialty.
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons: Sister US neurology-adjacent specialty society for neurological surgeons (as opposed to AAN's neurologist focus), running Journal of Neurosurgery, AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, and member CME — comparable specialty-society structure targeting the same patient population from the surgical side.
• American College of Cardiology: Single-specialty society operating JACC journals, an Annual Scientific Session, ACCME-accredited CME, clinical guidelines, and member-only digital tools — a structurally comparable specialty society with similar membership and journal economics to AAN.
• American Academy of Pediatrics: Membership society for a single medical specialty (pediatrics) with peer-reviewed journals (Pediatrics), a large Annual Meeting, practice guidelines, and member CME; closely comparable in revenue model and member services to AAN.
• American Academy of Family Physicians: Single-specialty primary-care society providing peer-reviewed journals (American Family Physician), FMX annual meeting, CME, guidelines, and member practice tools — same professional-society revenue mix as AAN, although serving a different clinical specialty.

Regional players

• European Academy of Neurology: European counterpart running the EAN Congress, European Journal of Neurology, and CME for European neurologists. Direct counterpart in a different geography, with active content-exchange partnership with AAN documented in source data.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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