Received the Japan Neurological Society Award

I had the honor of being awarded the 2021 Japan Neurological Society Award in the Clinical/Education category. The award theme was 'Efforts in Undergraduate and Specialist Training in Neurology,' and until the previous year, this category had been awarded to those who made significant contributions in clinical practice. This was the first time education had been recognized with an award in this category. It is believed that the publication of 'Neurology for Medical Students and Residents,' first published in 2008, played a crucial role in this honor due to its contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education. I will discuss the background of the publication, its formation, the philosophy behind its creation, and what it aimed to convey.