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Amaal J. Starling, M.D.

  1. Neurologist
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Concussion
  2. Headache
  3. Medication overuse headache
  4. Migraine
  5. Migraine with aura
  • Headaches in women
  • Concussion
  • Migraine
  • Trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias
  • Secondary headaches
  • Posttraumatic headache
  • Telemedicine and teleconcussion
  • Neurology resident education
  • Professionalism and clinical ethics
  1. 2013
    FellowHeadache Fellowship, Neurology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2012
    ResidentNeurology Residency Program, Neurology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2009
    ResidentTransitional Year Residency, Transitional Year, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2008
    MDDrexel University College of Medicine
  5. 2003
    Master of Science - Physiological SciencesUniversity of California, Los Angeles
  6. 2001
    BS - NeuroscienceUniversity of California, Los Angeles

Certifications

  1. 2012
    NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Women Leading in NeurologyAmerican Academy of Neurology
  2. 2023
    Super Supporter AwardMiles for Migraine
  3. 2022
    Outstanding Emerging EducatorMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2022
    Top Performer AwardThe Office of Mayo Clinic Experience
  5. 2018
    Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum AdvocateAmerican Academy of Neurology
  6. 2016
    Nominee, Mayo Clinic Community Caring AwardMayo Clinic in Arizona
  7. 2016
    Above and Beyond AwardAmerican Headache Society
  8. 2015
    DelegateInternational Headache Academy
  9. 2014
    DelegateInternational Headache Academy
  10. 2012
    AAN 2012 Annual Meeting Resident ScholarshipAmerican Academy of Neurology
  11. 2012
    "Fundamentals of Pain Management: Principals and Practice" Course Scholarship RecipientCMM Global, Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals
  12. 2012
    2012 Spirit of Mayo Clinic Award (SOMCA)Mayo Clinic Emeritus Group
  13. 2012
    Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship AwardMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  14. 2012
    Third Place Award for Oral Presentation "CT Angiography and Perfusion Studies..."American Academy of Neurology
  15. 2011
    Manfred D. Muenter Award for Excellence in Clinical NeurologyDepartment of Neurology
  16. 2008
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  17. 2005
    William R. Hearst Scholarship awarded for academic excellenceAwarding Organization
  18. 2005
    Fanny Davis Iszauk Scholarship awarded for academic excellenceAwarding Organization
  19. 2005
    Platt Family Physicians FellowshipAwarding Organization

Professional memberships

  1. 2025
    ParticipantTransitional Year Program Requirements Interview Process, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
  2. 2025 - present
    Board of Directors MemberPartnership for Women's Wellness
  3. 2025 - 2027
    MemberLeadership Development Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  4. 2024 - present
    Board MemberRural Advisory Board, Pfizer
  5. 2024
    AdvocateVirtual Headache on the Hill, Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy
  6. 2024
    Board MemberExpert Advisory Board, Amneal Pharmaceuticals
  7. 2024
    MemberPhysician Panel, Worrall Scholars Program, Office for Education Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (OEDEI)
  8. 2024
    DelegateNeurology on the Hill, American Academy of Neurology
  9. 2024 - present
    MemberClinician Advisory Council, Woodberry Associates
  10. 2024 - present
    MemberMigraine Working Group, Women's Health Gap, World Economic Forum
  11. 2023
    AdvisorPalatucci Advocacy and Leadership Program, American Academy of Neurology
  12. 2023
    AAN RepresentativeVirtual Subspecialty Forum, Association of American Medical Colleges
  13. 2023
    DelegateNeurology on the Hill, American Academy of Neurology
  14. 2023 - present
    MemberAdvisory Board, AbbVie
  15. 2023 - present
    MemberAdvisory Board, Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals
  16. 2023 - present
    MemberAdvisory Board, Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
  17. 2023 - present
    ChairScientific Advisory Board, eNeura
  18. 2023 - present
    MemberPolicy Committee, Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy
  19. 2023 - present
    MemberLeadership Development Committee, American Headache Society
  20. 2023 - present
    ChairLeadership in Advocacy Development Program Subcommittee, American Headache Society
  21. 2022 - 2026
    Member at LargeBoard of Directors, American Headache Society
  22. 2022
    DelegateNeurology on the Hill, American Academy of Neurology
  23. 2021 - 2024
    Voting Representative of the American Academy of NeurologyBoard of Directors, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
  24. 2021
    MemberNeuroradiologist Search Committee, Division of Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology
  25. 2021 - 2023
    MemberDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Taskforce, American Headache Society
  26. 2021 - 2023
    MemberGraduate Education Subcommittee, American Academy of Neurology
  27. 2021 - present
    Advisory Board MemberNeurologyLive
  28. 2021 - present
    Board MemberAlliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy
  29. 2020 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Neurology
  30. 2020 - present
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Transitional Year Program, Graduate Medical Education
  31. 2019 - present
    Program DirectorTransitional Year Program, Graduate Medical Education, Department of Education Services
  32. 2019 - present
    ChairProgram Evaluation Committee, Transitional Year Program, Graduate Medical Education
  33. 2019 - present
    ChairAdvocacy Committee, American Headache Society
  34. 2018 - 2022
    ChairElectronic Media Committee, American Headache Society
  35. 2018 - present
    MemberMedical Advisory Board, NDPH Research Foundation
  36. 2018
    AdvocatePalatucci Advocacy and Leadership Program, American Academy of Neurology
  37. 2018 - present
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, International Concussion Society (ICS)
  38. 2017 - 2019
    DirectorContinuity Clinic, Residency Program, Department of Neurology
  39. 2017 - 2022
    MemberAdvisory Board, Alder
  40. 2017 - 2022
    MemberAdvisory Board, AMGEN
  41. 2017 - 2019
    MemberEducation Committee, Residency Program, Department of Neurology
  42. 2017 - 2019
    MemberNeurology Program Evaluation Committee, Residency Program, Department of Neurology
  43. 2017 - present
    MemberResidency Recruitment Committee, Department of Neurology
  44. 2017 - present
    MemberRecruitment Committee, Transitional Year Residency, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  45. 2017 - 2022
    MemberAdvisory Board, Eli Lilly and Company
  46. 2017 - 2020
    Board MemberMiles for Migraine
  47. 2017
    MemberBehavioral Health Psychologist Search Committee, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  48. 2017 - present
    FellowAmerican Headache Society
  49. 2016 - 2022
    MemberScientific Advisory Board, eNeura
  50. 2016 - 2019
    MemberFaculty Affairs Executive Committee, Mayo Medical School-Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  51. 2016 - 2017
    Physician Co-ChairAmerican Headache and Migraine Association
  52. 2015
    Session ModeratorNew Investigators and Trainees Tournament, 57th Annual Scientific Meeting, Scientific Program Committee
  53. 2015
    Session ModeratorNIH Forum: The Future of the Headache Research-Panel Discussion, 57th Annual Scientific Meeting, Scientific Program Committee
  54. 2015 - present
    MemberGraduate Education Committee-Arizona, Graduate Medical Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  55. 2015 - present
    MemberGraduate Education Committee (GEC), Department of Education Services
  56. 2015 - present
    MemberGroup on Women in Medicine and Science, Association of American Medical Colleges
  57. 2015 - 2018
    OfficerFaculty Development, Graduate Medical Education, Department of Education Services
  58. 2015 - 2017
    ChairProgram Review and Evaluations Committee (PROGRES), Department of Neurology
  59. 2015 - present
    MemberA.B. Baker Section of Neurological Education, American Academy of Neurology
  60. 2014 - 2022
    MemberElectronic Media Committee, American Headache Society
  61. 2014 - 2018
    ChairNew Investigator and Trainees Special Interest Section, American Headache Society
  62. 2014 - 2019
    Associate Program DirectorTransitional Year Program, Graduate Medical Education, Department of Education Services
  63. 2014 - 2019
    ChairClinical Competency Committee, Transitional Year Program, Graduate Medical Education
  64. 2014 - 2017
    MemberClinical Competency Committee, Department of Neurology
  65. 2013 - present
    DelegateHeadache on the Hill, Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy
  66. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Pain Society
  67. 2011 - present
    MemberAmerican Headache Society
  68. 2010 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  69. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  70. 2004 - 2008
    MemberStudent National Medical Association
  71.  
    HistorianStudent National Medical Association

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