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August 2016
 Movement Disorders Impact Factor Rises to 6.01
We are pleased to announce that the impact factor for the Movement Disorders journal has increased from 5.680 to 6.01. This ranks 14th out of 192 clinical neurology journals, and represents the 8th consecutive year in which the impact factor of the journal has increased.
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| PAS Congress News |
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 Registration and Housing Now Open!
Registration and housing is now open for the 1st PAS Congress in Miami. Visit the PAS Congress website for more information.
PAS Abstract Submission and Travel Grants
The deadline for 2017 abstract submissions and travel grant applications is September 1, 2016 11:59 pm (CDT). Visit the PAS Congress website for full eligibility information and submission instructions.
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| International Congress News |
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 20th International Congress Abstracts Available!
MDS is pleased to provide a searchable abstract website. Browse a complete listing of published abstracts and authors, or look up full abstract texts by author, keyword or topic, by visiting www.mdsabstracts.org.
International Congress By The Numbers
- 5,500 attendees
- 2,111 abstracts accepted
- 58 Late-Breaking abstracts accepted
- 35 MDS Study Group abstracts accepted
Claiming CME Credit
Log in using your International Congress File Number located on your name badge or your registration confirmation. Follow the on-screen instructions to claim CME Credit for the sessions you attended.
Acknowledgements
The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society wishes to acknowledge and thank the following companies for their support of the 20th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders.
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21st International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
Vancouver, BC, Canada
June 4-8, 2017
- Abstract Submission Opens: October 1, 2016
- Registration Opens: December 1, 2016
- Preliminary Program Available: January 2017
- Abstract Submission Deadline: January 6, 2017
- Early Registration Deadline: April 3, 2017
- Final Pre-Registration Deadline: May 2, 2017
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| Website News |
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Welcome Message from the New Co-Editors:
Read the Welcome Message from the new MDS Website Co-Editors, Brandon Barton and Santiago Perez-Lloret.
New Patient Handouts: MDS has compiled a series of handouts meant to be shared with patients on various movement disorder topics. Download any of the handouts on the MDS website.
 Like the New MDS Facebook Page!
MDS recently launched a new Facebook page. "Like" the page to keep up to date with the latest MDS news and activities.
Join the MDS Young Members Group!
The primary aim of the MDS Young Members Group is to support and expand the network of outstanding young neurologists, basic scientists and other allied health care providers who have an interest in the field of Movement Disorders. Visit the website for more information about upcoming activities and how to join.
Movement Disorders - Clinical Practice App Now Available on iTunes!
Download it today to keep up-to-date with the most important research in all clinical aspects of movement disorders. This brand new app will provide an entirely new browsing and reading experience.
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| MDS Upcoming Courses |
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Basic Scientists Summer School
Suzhou, China
August 4-6, 2016
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Physiotheraphy Summer School
Leuven, Belgium
September 8-10, 2016
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Myoclonus and Other Jerky Movements
Groningen, Netherlands
October 13-14, 2016
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders
Würzburg, Germany
October 13-14, 2016
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MDS-PAS School for Young Neurologists
Quito, Ecuador
November 10-12, 2016
Application Deadline: August 15!
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Management of Advanced Parkinson’s Disease with Infusion Therapies
Vienna, Austria
December 2-3, 2016
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| Outreach Education Programs |
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15th Asian & Oceanian Congress of Neurology (AOCN) (MDS Ambassador Program)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
August 18-21, 2016
Pan-American Congress of Neurology 2016 / 40th Mexican Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting (MDS Ambassador Program)
Cancun, Mexico
October 30 - November 3, 2016
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| Supported and Endorsed Meetings |
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Translational Neuroscience Summer School
El-Gouna, Egypt
September 6-12, 2016
30th Annual Symposium on the Etiology, Pathogenesis and Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders
Portland, OR, USA
September 19, 2016
4th World Parkinson Congress
Portland, OR, USA
September 20-23, 2016
7th Singapore International Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Symposium
Singapore
September 29 - October 1, 2016
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| E-Learning |
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NEW! Fundamentals Course
A new online video and presentation series to provide a fundamental overview of basic movement disorders and clinical treatment and management.
MDS Members: Free
Non-Members: Free
 Device Aided Medical Therapies for Parkinson's Disease
An online case series designed around the main practical issues involved with device aided treatments of Parkinson’s disease.
MDS Members: Free
Non-Members: $50 USD per module
Coffee Break CME
No time for CME? No Problem! Coffee Break CME is specially designed for the busy clinician.
MDS Members: Free
Non-Members: $50 USD per module
Online Journal CME
Vol. 31.4: "Nomenclature of Genetic Movement Disorders: Recommendations of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society Task Force "
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