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Leadership Academy

Empowering AHS leaders to drive meaningful change

The Leadership Academy is a transformative program aimed at cultivating and unleashing the full leadership potential of participants. Through this initiative, AHS seeks to empower current and emerging leaders to drive meaningful change across the medical community and throughout the Society.

This program will focus on the essential skills, mindset, and strategies required to thrive as a leader within AHS and in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. Participants will engage with AHS leadership and leadership development experts through a series of sessions and discussions focused on personal and professional growth and leadership.

The inaugural program is designed for SIG Chairs and Co-Chairs and offers a blend of in-person and virtual learning experiences:

  • In-person sessions held during the Scottsdale Headache Symposium (December 3, 2025) and the Annual Scientific Meeting (June 3, 2026).
  • Virtual check-ins throughout the year to foster connection and continuous learning

How to Participate

Candidate Criteria

  • Must be an AHS member in good standing for at least 1 year
  • Must be a Chair or Co-Chair of an AHS Special Interest Group

Must Commit To

Program Support

To support participant participation, AHS will cover registration fees for both the Scottsdale Headache Symposium and the Annual Scientific Meeting. In addition, AHS will provide one night of hotel accommodation for each of these in-person meetings. Participants will be responsible for any additional travel or lodging expenses not covered by the program.

Program Committee Chair

Peter. J. Goadsby, MD, PhD, FAHS

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Program Committee

Jessica Ailani, MD, FAHS

Larry Charleston IV, MD, MS, FAHS

MaryAnn Mays, MD

Sara J. Pavitt, MD

Laura Xanders, APRN, NP

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