Chair: Teshamae Monteith, MD

 

Headache is the most common neurological disorder with a significant burden of illness. Advancing the field of headache depends on the recruitment and support of new trainees and clinical investigators. Yet, there is no forum that exists for young trainees, practitioners or clinical investigators that may serve as a platform for mentorship, leadership training, and professional development. Alleviating suffering, improving our understanding of primary and secondary headache disorders, and the development of novel treatments depends on the influx of professionals committed to advancing the field. Therefore, a special interest section for trainees, young headache practitioners and investigators is essential in achieving the AHS mission to recruit and longitudinally support junior members as they embark into this exciting field of headache.

 

1. To provide a forum that encourages development, provides support, and mentorship for young trainees and clinical investigators in the field of headache
2. To encourage the recruitment of new members to the AHS with an interest in the field of headache
3. Encourage the participation of senior AHS members who may serve to enhance skills in communication, editing, writing grants/publications, documentation, billing and business plan developments
4. To assist in the development of headache curriculum in medical school, residency programs, and fellowship training
5. To establish relationships with other junior members within the AHS and in other organizations such as the International Headache Society for the common interest of fostering leadership and the advancement of the field of headache
6. To reduce the burden of headache disorders through an adequate dissemination of fellowships, grants, and employment opportunities
7. To encourage junior members to uphold the AHS mission of patient care, education, research, advocacy, and public service through liaisons with various special interest groups and committees
8. To foster research collaborations between young scientists