This year's Emerging Leaders Program takes place Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Westin Kierland in Scottsdale, AZ in conjunction with the 2025 Scottsdale Headache Symposium®
Program Details
The American Headache Society’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is dedicated to identifying and cultivating the next generation of leaders in headache medicine. Through this longitudinal program, participants will learn about opportunities within the Society—such as committees, special interest sections, and task forces—and take part in targeted leadership development activities, including a team-based project. Projects are determined by the Board of Directors and are of timely and strategic importance to the Society. Program participants will work closely with project mentors who are leaders in the society and in the field of headache medicine. They will provide wisdom and guidance to aid in the successful completion of the project.
The American Headache Society’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is dedicated to identifying and cultivating the next generation of leaders in headache medicine. Through this longitudinal program, participants will learn about opportunities within the Society—such as committees, special interest sections, and task forces—and take part in targeted leadership development activities, including a team-based project. Projects are determined by the Board of Directors and are of timely and strategic importance to the Society. Program participants will work closely with project mentors who are leaders in the society and in the field of headache medicine. They will provide wisdom and guidance to aid in the successful completion of the project.
The program fosters collaboration and networking, creating a supportive environment for building meaningful and long-lasting professional relationships. Upon completion, graduates will emerge with enhanced leadership skills and a deeper understanding of service, inclusivity, and engagement. The Emerging Leaders Program serves as a solid foundation for future success in leadership roles across organizational, institutional, and other domains. This program fosters and directly aligns with the American Headache Society’s mission and values.
Candidate Criteria
- Must be an AHS member in good standing for at least 1 year
- Must have completed a training program or terminal research degree within the past 7 years. Current residents and fellows will not be considered at this time.
Must Commit To:
- Attending (in-person) and participating in the initial day-long program and associated assigned learning
- Attending (in-person) the 2025 Scottsdale Headache Symposium (expenses paid)
- Completing an assigned group project to present to the AHS Board of Directors at the Annual Scientific Meeting
- Virtual Mid-year Forum and associated assigned activities
- Attending (in-person) the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting (expenses paid)
Application and Supporting Materials
Applicants must complete this online application form and provide the following supporting materials:
- Letter of Interest demonstrating your interest in organizational leadership, affiliations, positions held (volunteer or paid), academic appointments and other relevant information (with a strong emphasis on commitment to AHS and relevant leadership experience)
- CV
- Letter of support from an AHS member in good standing
SPOTS ARE LIMITED! APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.