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The American Neuromuscular Foundation (ANF) is dedicated to advancing research and education by offering a range of
awards
and
scholarships
. Through these opportunities, ANF supports medical students, residents, fellows, and early-career clinicians who are passionate about improving care for patients with neuromuscular diseases. By investing in education, mentorship, and groundbreaking research, the ANF fosters innovation and cultivates the next generation of leaders in neuromuscular medicine.
Annual Meeting Awards
Each year, the
AANEM Annual Meeting
honors excellence and innovation in neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine through a selection of distinguished awards. These include a prestigious lectureship award and multiple honors recognizing outstanding research presented through abstract submissions. Together, these awards showcase the remarkable work shaping the future of the field and offer recipients meaningful opportunities for visibility, recognition, and professional growth.
Surinderjit Singh Young Lectureship
Awarded to a physician in the early stages of their professional journey, this plenary speaker is selected by the AANEM President to present at the AANEM Annual Meeting.
Golseth Young Investigator Award
Given to the best research paper submitted by a young physician to the AANEM Annual Meeting.
Best Abstract Award
Given to the best research paper submitted to the AANEM Annual Meeting.
President's Research Initiative Award
Given to up to 10 individuals who submit the best abstracts on the topic chosen by the AANEM President each year.
Residency and Fellowship Member Award
Given to AANEM Residency and Fellowship members who are first authors on abstracts presented at the Annual Meeting.
Pediatric Research Award
The AANEM Pediatric Research Award encourages research in pediatric neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine.
Technologist Best Abstract Award
Given to the best research paper submitted by a technologist who has conducted and shared research to advance the science of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal diseases.
Medical Student Research Award
Given to medical students who are the first author and designated presenter on abstracts presented at the AANEM Annual Meeting.
Abstract submission opens January 1 and the deadline to submit is March 15. Learn more on the
AANEM website
Scholarships
The ANF offers scholarships to help medical students and residents deepen their interest in neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine. We also provide international scholarships for physicians from economically developing countries, fostering global collaboration and the exchange of ideas across the neuromuscular community. These scholarships help reduce financial barriers and make participation in the
AANEM Annual Meeting
and
UltraEMG
more accessible, expanding global access to neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic education.
Resident Scholarship - Annual Meeting
The Resident Scholarship supports residents' attendance at the AANEM Annual Meeting, where they can discover the exciting and rewarding possibilities within these fields.
Medical Student Scholarship - Annual Meeting
The Medical Student Scholarship supports medical students' attendance at the AANEM Annual Meeting, where they will engage with leaders in NM and EDX medicine and explore potential career paths in these exciting and rewarding fields.
International Physician Scholarships - Annual Meeting
A scholarship award given to physicians practicing in disadvantaged regions to enable them to attend the AANEM Annual Meeting.
International Physician Scholarships - UltraEMG
The ANF invites physicians from economically developing countries to apply for scholarships, which help make attending the UltraEMG meeting more affordable and accessible.
Awards and scholarships are supported by
donations
to the American Neuromuscular Foundation. Consider making a
donation
today.