Educational Resources

The Diagnosis Slide Sets, Video Case of the Month, and Video Library are password protected for MDS members only.

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Video Case of the Month

Video Case of the Month (COM) is the new MDS interactive online feature that presents unique and challenging movement disorder cases. MDS members are invited to answer questions after analyzing video and case history, and are provided with the expert's analysis.

Submit Your Video
MDS is currently accepting submissions for Video Case of the Month. Video Case of the Month provides an opportunity for members to share interesting cases for educational purposes, in a forum dedicated to Movement Disorder experts. Review instructions for submitting your video.

Please feel free to email education@movementdisorders.org, with questions.

Slide Sets

Members use of the slide sets, will enable them to become familiar with the differential diagnosis and clinical features that define various common involuntary movements as well as the course of treatment and complications of Movement Disorders.

Current Slide Sets include:

  • Ataxia (PPT) - Jennifer G. Goldman, MD
  • Chorea (PPT) - Kathleen M. Shannon, MD
  • The Diagnosis and Management of Dystonia (PPT) - Steven J. Frucht, MD
  • Myoclonus: Diagnosis and Treatment (PPT) - Steven J. Frucht, MD
  • Parkinsonism (PPT) - Kathleen M. Shannon, MD
  • Restless Legs Syndrome (PPT)- Charles H. Adler, MD, PhD
  • Tics and Tourette Syndrome (PPT) - Jennifer G. Goldman, MD

Please feel free to contact the Education office at the International Secretariat office with questions.

Video Library

This library consists of video supplements from the Movement Disorders Journal since 1986. You may search the video library by keyword, by author, by volume and issue, or a combination of these fields.

11th International Congress - Teaching Course Syllabi

Currently available syllabi include:

  • Current treatment of Parkinson's disease: Motor symptoms
  • Intersection of sleep and Movement Disorders: Evaluation and treatment
  • Current management of Parkinson's disease: Non-motor symptoms
  • Pediatric Movement Disorders in an office setting: Diagnosis and treatment

As a result of reviewing this material, you should be better able to:

  • Describe the pathophysiology and neurobiology of Parkinson's disease and other Movement Disorders;
  • Discuss the diagnostic approaches and tools available for Parkinson's disease and other Movement Disorders;
  • Discuss the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options available for Parkinson's disease and other Movement Disorders.