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OUR MESSAGE TO YOU
Dear AMDAPP Community,
At this year’s American Academy of Neurology meeting, Kelly and I led a session “Wearing Many Hats: Pathways for APPs into Leadership” which brought together NPs, PAs, PharmDs, and industry partners for a highly interactive discussion on what leadership truly looks like for advanced practice providers.
Rather than a traditional lecture, the session centered on shared experiences. One clear theme emerged early: leadership is already happening—often without the title. Participants described leading through onboarding new hires, building clinical workflows, mentoring colleagues, and driving quality initiatives.
Several powerful insights surfaced:
Leadership often starts out of necessity. One APP stepped into an informal leadership role to support onboarding in a growing program—highlighting both opportunity and the risk of added responsibility without recognition or support.
Barriers remain real. Hierarchy, lack of protected time, and limited mentorship were consistently cited, even among those with strong physician allies.
Burnout can be a catalyst. Many shared that their path into leadership began as a response to frustration with existing systems.
APP voices are highly valued. Industry participants emphasized that APPs are often closest to clinical workflows, early adopters of innovation, and key drivers of patient care decisions.
Practical strategies shared included:
Writing out and prioritizing responsibilities
Creating space for reflection and growth
Tracking leadership contributions over time
Seeking leadership opportunities beyond the clinic (committees, advocacy, industry collaboration)
The session concluded with a simple but powerful takeaway:
Leadership is not about a title—it’s about raising your hand, creating impact, and supporting one another along the way.
APP leadership is not easy—but you are not alone.
With appreciation,
Amanda Hare
On behalf of the AMDAPP Executive Committee
Amanda Hare, DNP, AGNP-C
AMDAPP Executive Committee Member
AMDAPP is growing!
We're so excited to introduce AMDAPP's new Executive Administrative Assistant:
Lili Lozano, MBA.
Celebrating a Well-Deserved Recognition!
We’re proud to share that Kelly was recently recognized by the Parkinson’s Foundation as the 2026 Moving Day Las Vegas Honoree for her contributions to the Parkinson’s community. This well-deserved honor reflects her ongoing commitment to advancing care and supporting those impacted by Parkinson’s disease.
Congratulations, Kelly!
10 Small Ways to Support Mental Well-Being
(for You and Your Patients)
🌟NEW DIGITAL CONTENT🌟
AMDAPP PODCAST
Episode 2 Now Available!
The Movement Minute 🎧
This week, Erin, Cheryl, and Jenny tackle the art of patient care and share the unwritten rules for success. Perfect for newcomers and veterans alike!
Join us for an upcoming virtual program on May 19 at 7 PM ET featuring Dr. Jill Farmer. This session will explore a different approach to managing “off” time in Parkinson’s disease, including insights on ONAPGO and its role in supporting individualized care.
This program is supported by Supernus Pharmaceuticals.
Join us in New York for an evening of connection, conversation, and community with fellow movement disorder APPs. This in-person gathering offers an opportunity to engage with peers, share insights, and build meaningful relationships beyond the clinic.
Interested in shaping the future of Parkinson’s prevention?
Join the Planning for Prevention of Parkinson’s and Related Synucleinopathies – Trial Design Forum, taking place May 22–24, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona.
This collaborative forum will explore key topics including identifying at-risk individuals, designing interventional trials, leveraging biomarkers, and advancing prevention through multidisciplinary approaches.
If you're passionate about advancing Parkinson’s research and care, this is an opportunity to be part of meaningful progress.
👉 Learn more and register using the QR code or click here to register.
ATMRD is
1 MONTH away!
We hope to see you in Washington, DC June 4-8th!
Entering its 5th year, this will be one to experience!
Join us for our new Regional Education Series! 🚗💡
Thank you to all those who attended in Cleveland and made it a HUGE success!
Next stops are Dallas, and Northern California in 2026!
This Movement Disorder Bootcamp is an engaging day packed with dynamic discussion and 🎉 up to 4 FREE CME hours 🎉 highlighting the latest and greatest in movement disorders.
Check out the draft agenda below!
Learning, networking, great food… what more could you ask for? See you on the road! 🌟
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