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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will be content of abstracts be viewable, as opposed to just the titles?
A: The abstract content will be available at the annual meeting during the Poster Hall hours. We do not provide abstract presenter information or slides ahead of time. All available information can be found in the AANEM Abstract Guide online when it becomes available.
Q: How do I reach out to abstract or session presenters for an interview?
A: We do not offer member contact information. To connect with abstract or session presenters, review the AANEM Annual Meeting Program when available. Find the topics of interest and connect with the presenter after their lecture or during their abstract poster session time. Currently there is no interview option for virtual attendees.
Q: When can I share information?
A: The embargo on the abstracts themselves is lifted when they have been published in Muscle & Nerve and online in the AANEM Abstract Guide. However, the additional information beyond what is in the abstract itself is still embargoed.
AANEM requires information that goes beyond that which is contained within the abstract, e.g., the release of data not included in the abstract, discussion of the abstract done as part of a scientific presentation, etc. to be embargoed until the start of the annual meeting. Please see the Abstract Embargo Policy.
Q: Will the Abstract Award Reception feature the best posters?
A: The Abstract Award Reception is a social hour in honor of the abstract award winners where all authors, including award winners, will be available to discuss research.
Q: Original research is ONLY presented as posters, correct?
A: Yes - the research is presented in the Poster Hall via abstract posters.
Setting a Standard for Excellence
Until recently, EDX and NMUS training across fellowship programs (outside of NM medicine and clinical electrophysiology) has often lacked standardization. Recognizing this gap, AANEM aims to elevate the level of training in a broad range of fellowship programs through a new initiative—the AANEM Recognition for EDX and NMUS Training in Existing Fellowship Program.
"We hope that this recognition program will elevate the level of training in a wide variety of fellowship programs," says Dale Colorado, MD, AANEM Recognition for Fellowship Committee Chair.
By aligning fellowships with a comprehensive curriculum developed by AANEM, the program ensures a more consistent and high-quality educational experience for trainees. This curriculum includes both required and recommended components, helping programs meet clearly defined learning objectives. In addition to providing a structured framework, AANEM offers educational resources to help fellowship programs implement and meet these standards.
For trainees seeking in-depth education in EDX and NMUS, this recognition serves as a valuable indicator of a program’s commitment to excellence in these areas. It allows prospective fellows to more easily identify programs that provide robust training in EDX and NMUS, supporting their long-term professional development. For fellowship directors and faculty, this program offers not just recognition, but a roadmap for continuous improvement in one of the most technically demanding and rapidly evolving areas of medicine.
To be considered for recognition, fellowship programs must complete an application that details their EDX and NMUS educational programming and assesses the expertise of their faculty. Applications must be submitted by December to be considered for recognition in the upcoming academic year. Once granted, recognition is valid for a 2-year period.
Learn more at aanem.org/education/training/fellowship-recognition.