Ambassador Program

Program Overview

MDS EDUCATIONAL MISSION

MDS is committed to assisting physicians and healthcare professionals in countries where Movement Disorders specialists are under-represented. In accordance with its mission, MDS supports Movement Disorder-focused educational opportunities in regions of the world that may not have adequate available resources. By supporting the educational needs of physicians and healthcare professionals in these countries, MDS hopes to enhance the quality of treatment and care provided to the Movement Disorder patients in these countries. The goals of the Ambassador Program are to:

  1. Provide coach airfare and honoraria for renowned regional experts, who are members of MDS, as speakers for a session during regional neurological society meetings to educate physicians and other healthcare professionals about Movement Disorders and the management of such disorders, in countries without adequate means to fund these speakers
  2. Provide educational materials about Movement Disorders and their treatment

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

In order to be eligible for the MDS Ambassador Program, the applicant's country must be considered to be disadvantaged based on the need for Movement Disorder education and lack of opportunities for continuing education in Movement Disorders. The Ambassador Program applicant is to describe the country's need for the speaker. A statement regarding the economic and educational needs, and the manner in which these needs will be met by means of the ambassadorship, is requested on the program application. Applications will be considered by the Education Committee of the appropriate MDS regional section.

MDS SUPPORT

The Movement Disorder Society accepts no responsibility for any debt incurred by the planning and implementation of the Ambassadorship, and bears no liability for any event.

Travel Costs
MDS will support the cost of airfare for up to two regional Ambassador(s) to and from the host country. Payment of airfare costs will be made directly to the Ambassador(s), following the completion of the course. If Carnival Travel is used to arrange travel, payment will be made directly to them.

Honoraria
MDS will recognize the efforts of the Ambassador(s) with an honorarium of $1,000 USD.

HOST SUPPORT

Ambassadors
Lodging, daily meals, and transportation while in the host country are to be provided and funded by the host organization.

REGISTRATION FEES

The registration fees should be only those for the Neurological Society meeting. No additional fees should be applied to attend the Ambassador Program presentation.

 

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