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November 2016
Renew Your Membership for 2017!
Log in to the Members Only section of the MDS website to renew your membership for 2017. Once logged in, you may pay by credit card or request an invoice to pay by check or wire transfer. Forget your login or logging in for the first time?
Call for 2017 Supported Meeting Applications!
Deadline to Apply: December 1, 2016
MDS is currently accepting applications from meeting organizers who wish to receive financial support for scientific meetings in 2017. For more information or to apply, visit the MDS website.
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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.
Late-Breaking Abstract Deadline:
November 30, 2016
The deadline for 2017 Late-Breaking Abstract submissions and travel grant applications has been extended to November 30, 2016 11:59 pm (CDT). Please visit the PAS Congress website for more information.
Challenging Case Submission Deadline: November 15, 2016!
To submit a case for the Challenging Case MDS-PAS Rounds, to be held on February 25, 2017, please submit the online form with your information and e-mail your video to pascongress@movementdisorders.org. Any videos received that do not have a corresponding form submitted will not be considered. For more information, please visit the PAS Congress website.
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| International Congress News |
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 Registration is Now Open!
Registration for the 21st International Congress in Vancouver is now open. Use your MDS Member ID Number to log in before April 3, 2017 for the best rates.
Scientific Program Now Available! 
Abstract Submission Now Open!
The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society invites all MDS Members and non-members to submit an abstract for review for the 21st International Congress.
The deadline to submit an abstract is January 6, 2017 (11:59 PM CST). Please visit the 2017 International Congress website for more information.
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms is being held for delegates of the International Congress at various hotels in Vancouver. Accommodations are limited, so please reserve your room as soon as possible. Please note: you must be a registered delegate in order to reserve your hotel room.
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21st International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
Vancouver, BC, Canada
June 4-8, 2017
- 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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MDS Scientific Issues Committee Blog
Read the latest "Scientific Issues Examined by the Experts in Movement Disorders". Comments are welcome and please return often to read about new topics. The current topic is: "Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise in Management of Parkinson's Disease"
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"Like" the page to keep up to date with the latest MDS news and activities.
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| MDS Upcoming Courses |
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MDS-PAS School for Young Neurologists
Quito, Ecuador
November 10-12, 2016
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Management of Advanced Parkinson’s Disease with Infusion Therapies
Vienna, Austria
December 2-3, 2016
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MDS-ES Winter School for Young Neurologists
Catania, Italy
February 2-4, 2017
Apply by November 4!
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200 Year Celebration of James Parkinson
London, United Kingdom
March 10-11, 2017
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1st Peruvian Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Course
Lima, Peru
August 31 - September 1, 2017
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| Notices |
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Submit Notice on MDS Website
Notices can be submitted for posting on the MDS website at no cost. Notices include announcements from MDS members and from nonprofit organizations with news of interest or a call for action (research, patient activities, scholarships, studies, etc.). Read notices.
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| Supported and Endorsed Meetings |
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10th National Movement Disorders Meeting
November 3-5, 2016
Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders Conference
Phoenix, AZ, USA
November 11-12, 2016
European Experience of Diagnostics and Treatment of Neurological Disorders
November 17-18, 2016
Parkinson's Disease Seminar
Shanghai, China
November 25-27, 2016
International DBS Symposium KFO 247
Berlin, Germany
November 28-29, 2016
View the complete MDS Supported and Endorsed Meetings calendar.
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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. 31.9: "Measurement Instruments to Assess Posture, Gait, and Balance in Parkinson’s Disease: Critique and Recommendations"
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