ANA Ascend Program
ANA Ascend is a career development initiative designed to support medical students interested in academic neurology and research. Developed by the ANA Membership Committee, the program provides mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities to help students explore and pursue careers in academic neurology.
ANA Ascend supports 10 medical students through engagement with ANA leadership and members, offering guidance and connections to support their academic and career goals.
Participation includes:
- Mentorship and Professional Development: Connect with ANA leaders and members to explore academic neurology, research, and career opportunities.
- Virtual and In-Person Meetings: Participate in a virtual pre-meeting session and an in-person meeting during the ANA Annual Meeting.
- Ongoing Support: Receive continued guidance and resources for residency applications, research opportunities, and career development through an annual check-in.
- Travel Support and Registration: Receive $1,000 in travel support and complimentary registration to the ANA Annual Meeting.
Eligibility:
ANA Ascend is open to students enrolled in U.S. medical schools who meet the following criteria:
- MD and DO Students: Students in their first, second, or third year of medical school (MS1, MS2, or MS3).
- MD-PhD Students: Students within one year of beginning their clinical clerkships.
*Please note that students who are accepted into the ANA Futures program are not eligible to participate in ANA Ascend.
2026 Cohort
Yash Agarwal, Drexel University College of Medicine
Bijoya Basu, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Justin Geier, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Daria MacAuslan, Tufts University School of Medicine
Nicholson (Nico) Modesti, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Laurel Schappell, Stony Brook University
Noah Slobodin, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Kayla Vieira, New York Medical College
Peter Wild Crea, University of Minnesota Medical School
Jack Wish, Tufts University School of Medicine