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.

Neuropraxis: The Neurology Educator's Podcast is not recorded as an official podcast of any institution or organization. The views and opinions are those of the individual speakers themselves. Music from Pixabay. Cover art by Carolin Wollny. Editing by Valeria Roldan. New episodes drop first Monday of the month!

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Multi-site collaborative investigations, randomized controlled trials, and longitudinal follow-up over years. Who said it can't be done in neurology education research?

On this episode, I speak with Dr. Daniel Harrison, MD an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine and a neurointensivist at Boston Medical Center. Dan shares how he built a career as a neurology education researcher and lessons learned along the way. He advises us to ask important questions, use rigorous methods, and surround yourself with a team of mentors who can support you. He shows us what is possible if we dream BIG in education research and let curiosity and a scientific approach be our guide.

Follow Dan's work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsharrison/

Neuropraxis: The Neurology Educator's Podcast is not recorded as an official podcast of any institution or organization. The views and opinions are those of the individual speakers themselves. Music from Pixabay. Cover art by Carolin Wollny. Editing by Valeria Roldan. New episodes drop first Monday of the month!

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What brings you joy in your teaching?

Dr. Casey Albin is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery and a neurointensivist at Emory University School of Medicine. She completed her Neurology Residency and Medical Simulation Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital and her Neurocritical Care Fellowship at Emory University.

On this episode, Casey and I dive into how to build a niche in digital neurology education, the marvelous power of FOAMed (Free Open Access Meducation), and how even the most successful career paths in education look less like a straight line and more like a drunken (ataxic?) stagger. Listen along for some “sauna-hot” tips on finding joy in one's hobby of teaching and the secret to rest & recovery.

For more from Dr. Casey Albin, follow her on Instagram or check out her textbook:

@DrCaseyAlbin: https://www.instagram.com/drcaseyalbin/?hl=en

The Acute Neurology Survival Guide: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-75732-8?source=shoppingads&locale=en-us&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23209516270&gbraid=0AAAAADu685NGzKzYlQHgCjdfET5L3uHIf&gclid=Cj0KCQiAkPzLBhD4ARIsAGfah8hWOF3Iy2hFGDgaj6SKM_CxB8-AcTYjSVPi15_Yma9wn8_OLxUBQwAaAqicEALw_wcB

Neuropraxis: The Neurology Educator's Podcast is not recorded as an official podcast of any institution or organization. The views and opinions are those of the individual speakers themselves. Music from Pixabay. Cover art by Carolin Wollny. Editing by Valeria Roldan. New episodes drop first Monday of the month!

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Step into the exciting world of education research with Dr. Rachel Gottlieb-Smith.

Dr. Gottlieb-Smith is a general child neurologist and a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School. She is also the Director of Education for the University of Michigan Pediatric Neurology Division, and serves as the Child Neurology Residency Program Director.

On this episode, we discuss how Rachel first got started in education research, and how she integrates education research, administration, and leadership into her current role. Take a listen to learn Rachel's tips for success in education research and hear about her incredible contributions to the future of precision education in neurology.

For those interested in reading more (including a Table on qualitative terminology), check out Rachel's paper here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8382411/

Neuropraxis: The Neurology Educator's Podcast is not recorded as an official podcast of any institution or organization. The views and opinions are those of the individual speakers themselves. Music from Pixabay. Cover art by Carolin Wollny. Editing by Valeria Roldan. New episodes drop first Monday of the month!

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Arielle Kurzweil, MD is a Professor of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Program Director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program at NYU Langone Health.

In this episode, we discuss how Arielle obtained her first formal position in education leadership, and the innovations she has introduced in neurology education, including a simulation leadership curriculum and the Academic Half Day. Arielle's advice for education: play to your strengths and do what you love.

Learn more about Dr. Kurzweil's simulation curriculum here https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000008895 and here https://physicianfocus.nyulangone.org/how-one-of-the-nations-largest-neurology-residency-programs-equips-trainees-for-success/

Neuropraxis: The Neurology Educator's Podcast is not recorded as an official podcast of any institution or organization. The views and opinions are those of the individual speakers themselves. Music from Pixabay. Cover art by Carolin Wollny. Editing by Valeria Roldan. New episodes drop first Monday of the month!

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Brian Emmert, MD is an epileptologist at Columbia University, a medical educator, and a former president of the Consortium of Neurology Residents & Fellows (CNRF) at the American Academy of Neurology. We discuss what first got Brian interested in medical education in neurology, who his key medical education mentors were, and what advice he has for trainees who want to get more involved in medical education. Brian's advice: it's never too early to get started or involved!

The paper we discuss about the Neurology Residency Training in 2022 survey can be seen here: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NE9.0000000000200221

Neuropraxis: The Neurology Educator's Podcast is not recorded as an official podcast of any institution or organization. The views and opinions are those of the individual speakers themselves. Music from Pixabay. Cover art by Carolin Wollny. Editing by Valeria Roldan. New episodes drop first Monday of the month!

Ideas, suggestions, questions? Contact us at neuropraxispodcast@gmail.com.