The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is a professional society representing over 38,000 neurologists and neuroscientists. As a medical specialty society it was established in 1948 by A.B. Baker of the University of Minnesota to advance the art and science of neurology, and thereby promote the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders. It is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a health policy office in Washington, DC. In April 2012, the academy relocated its headquarters to a new 63,000-square-foot building in downtown Minneapolis. The five-story facility cost $20 million to build. Membership The current classes of membership includes: Student – a medical student enrolled in an accredited medical/osteopathic school, or graduate students enrolled in a doctoral program. Intern – a graduate of an accredited medical/osteopathic school who is engaged in their first year of residency training and will be completing post-graduate training in neurology. Junior – a graduate of an accredited medical/osteopathic school who is completing training in a neurology residency program or a Ph.D. student completing post-doctoral research training. Advanced Care Practitioner – A non-physician practitioner (NP, PA, or RN) who devotes a majority of their time to the practice of neurology. Researcher – a professional who has dedicated his/her career to the advancement of neuroscience through research. Physician Affiliate – a physician in a specialty other than neurology or a professional practicing in a specialty related to neurology. This level of membership has both United States and International categories. Neurologist – a physician fully trained in neurology and board certified by the ABPN, AOBNP, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the Collège des médecins du Québec. This level of membership has both United States and International categories Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN) – The highest and most respected class of membership is awarded to selected board-certified neurologists and research neuroscientists who have demonstrated high achievements in teaching, clinical practice, administration and/or research. Awarding of Fellowship status is based on a multi-step process involving nominations from current Fellows, a rigorous review of the nomination by the AAN Membership Application Review Subcommittee and endorsement of the AAN Executive Committee. Fellows carry the post-nominal title "FAAN" (not to be confused with "FAAN" status granted by the American Academy of Nursing). The Fellow status has both International and United States subcategories. Fellows practicing outside the United States or Canada are referred to as Corresponding