The American Academy of Neurology Medical Student Prize for Excellence is meant for graduating medical students who have promising career potential in neurology as seen by their institution's faculty and residents. Up to two graduating students per institution will be recognized: one going into Adult Neurology and one going into Child Neurology. The nominee must be a graduating medical student from an accredited university in the United States or Canada. They must have outstanding evaluations and recommendations from faculty and residents. The nominee must also show the most promise for a career in neurology and is applying to/has been accepted to an adult or pediatric neurology residency. The neurology clerkship director or coordinator should submit the nomination. If there is no neurology clerkship staff, then the department chair or their designee should submit the nomination. Please visit the award's website for more information.