The Virginia Neurological Society
The Virginia Neurological Society was founded in 1972 with the purpose of advancing the science of neurology in Virginia. The VNS provides its members with a collective voice in matters that concern the practice of neurology and education in the field of neurology. Members are also represented at the state medical society level where legislative and regulatory issues are brought to focus in the area of neurology.
The first meeting of the VNS was held at the Bull and Bear Club in Richmond, Virginia with 28 neurologists in attendance. Today, the VNS has 131 members and continues to grow every year. The highlight of society membership includes the opportunity to attend the VNS Annual Meeting traditionally held at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA. The 2026 meeting marked the 52nd annual meeting giving the Virginia Neurological Society the record for the longest consecutively run meeting of any state society.
The Virginia Neurological Society boasts a long tradition of excellence in education, statewide representation, and comradery and we invite you to join us as we continue to grow, share ideas, and strive to improve the practice of neurology in the state of Virginia.
SAVE THE DATE
2027 VNS Annual Meeting
The VNS Annual Meeting will take place January21-24, 2027 at the Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, VA . Meeting details and registration forms will be emailed in mid September. If you do not receive an email with the information please contact Sona Pomfret, VNS Executive Director at vaneurosoc@gmail.com to update your contact info.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Future VNS Annual Meeting Dates at The Omni Homestead Resort:
January 20-23, 2028
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The Johns Wooten Neurology Symposium brings together faculty from the UVA Department of Neurology to cover a range of updates and hot topics in the field. The 2026 Symposium will include focused updates in the diagnosis and management of multiple sclerosis, restless leg syndrome, and Parkinson’s Disease, as well as novel therapeutics and recent clinical trials in brain tumors. Our invited keynote speaker, alumni Dr. Michael Hehir, will talk about his research in patient-centered outcomes in myasthenia gravis and neuromuscular disorders. There will also be sessions on timely topics in clinical practice such as advanced practice neurology, pediatric to adult transitions of care, brain death determination, and health policy updates in neurology. Relatedly, we will also host a panel discussion about UVA’s new NeuroFIRST Clinic providing a new model of community access for patients with urgent neurological needs. Flanking the sessions will be a traditional poster session featuring work by students, residents, and junior faculty from the Department as presented at scientific meetings throughout the year.
Date & Location: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM ET, UVA Student Health & Wellness, Charlottesville, VA