Episode 6: The Alchemy of Education with Tracey Milligan, MD, MS

A lifelong passion for education never dies if you stay open and curious. Tracey A. Milligan, MD, MS, is an epileptologist and general neurologist, distinguished clinician educator, and Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology at New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Dr. Milligan has held every educational leadership role from Clerkship Director, to Program Director, and Vice Chair of Education in her long and storied career. She is this year's recipient of the American Academy of Neurology's AB Baker Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed annually upon a neurology educator. Hear from Tracey as she shares the power of curiosity, creating safe and psychologically safe learning environments, and the importance of finding one's passion -- so that having fun becomes the engine for perseverance.

And for those attending in person, don't miss Dr. Milligan's keynote address and the acceptance of her award on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:30 am at AANAM.

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