ANST was created [by students at the University of Florida] in response to the prevalent concern expressed by students that they need more discussion of training and professional issues, particularly the training trajectory of neuropsychology. ANST chapters will serve a number of functions:

1) Assist the committee in disseminating important information about training and professional issues relevant to the field of Neuropsychology, as well as to provide a concrete mechanism for feedback between students and the governing bodies of Division 40 and ANST.

2) Ensure that students at all levels of training in neuropsychology are well informed of education and career opportunities.

3) Provide a regular forum for students to discuss, debate, and provide feedback on a variety of issues that can be shared with students across the country. We will facilitate discussion through monthly topical seminars at local universities, while also providing interactive links and forums on the ANST web site that will allow students to dialogue about professional issues with each other and professionals on both the local and national level.

4) Serve as a vehicle for soliciting candidates to run for ANST elections and to submit nominations for our planned Award Program (e.g. Awards in recognition of superior Mentorship, Professional Contribution to the field, Research Award, Neuropsychology Program of the Year, etc.).

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