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- Aperçu du renforcement des capacités dans le domaine des troubles du mouvement – Présenté en français
Live Online
Nov 05, 2026
Foundational / Beginner
1145 <span style="color:#1f1f1f;">Ce programme éducatif propose une synthèse complète et fondée sur des données probantes concernant la reconnaissance, le diagnostic et la prise en charge des troubles du mouvement courants. La formation permet également de mettre en pratique les connaissances cliniques grâce à des panels d'experts interactifs et à l'étude de cas vidéo basés sur des situations cliniques réelles. Proposé en anglais et en français, ce programme vise à renforcer la précision diagnostique, la prise de décision clinique et la collaboration dans les soins pour les cliniciens prenant en charge des patients atteints de troubles du mouvement.</span> Anxiety/Depression, Ataxias, Autonomic Dysfunction, Care Models, Cognitive impairment/Dementia, Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Dystonia, Freezing of Gait (FOG), Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Lewy-body dementia (LBD), Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Neuropsychiatric symptoms, Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders, Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Primary Care, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Psychosis, Sensory disorders, Sleep Disorders, Speech Disorders, Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET) 480 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1145/MDS-AS---Aperçu-du-renforcement-des-capacités-dans-le-domaine-des-troubles-du-mouvement-–-Présenté-en-français https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AFRCOMPC_202x108194401.png https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26AFRCOMPC_734x404345212.jpeg 2026-11-05T00:00:00 2026-11-05T00:00:00 MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AFRCOMPC%20Online%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20French,%20No%20Faculty_03082026012659.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="87" height="87" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1785174660456_27072026125100.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AFRCOMPC%20Online%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20French,%20No%20Faculty_03082026012659.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Programme<!--[endif]--></strong><strong> du cours</strong><!--[if !vml]--><strong> </strong></a><!--[if !vml]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD%20-%20French_03082026012631.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="98" height="98" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1785174660533_27072026125101.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD%20-%20French_03082026012631.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Les</strong><!--[endif]--><strong> enseignants du cours</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Programme au 27 juillet 2026</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>FRAIS D'INSCRIPTION</strong><br><strong>Membres:</strong> $0 USD<br><strong>Non-Membres*:</strong> $25 USD</p><p>*<em>Les personnes non membres souhaitant demander à adhérer à la MDS pour bénéficier du tarif « membre » pour ce cours devront soumettre leur demande d'adhésion au plus tard deux semaines avant la clôture des inscriptions.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Jeudi, 5 Novembre</strong><strong>, 2026 – </strong><em>14:30 – 20:00 EAT (Dar Es Salaam)</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Pour convertir à votre heure locale, veuillez cliquer ici</em><em>: </em><span style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176);"><a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html"><em>https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html</em></a><em> </em></span> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>OBJECTIFS D'APPRENTISSAGE</strong></p><p>À l'issue de cette activité, les apprenants seront capables de :</p><p><br></p><p>1. Reconnaître et classer les troubles du mouvement hyperkinétiques et hypokinétiques courants</p><p><br></p><p>2. Élaborer une approche pratique au chevet du patient face aux tremblements, à la dystonie, à l'ataxie et au syndrome parkinsonien</p><p><br></p><p>3. Identifier les signes d'alerte évocateurs de troubles du mouvement atypiques ou secondaires</p><p><br></p><p>4. Appliquer des stratégies fondées sur des données probantes pour la prise en charge des symptômes moteurs et non moteurs</p><p><br></p><p>5. Comprendre le rôle essentiel de la rééducation et de la prise en charge pluridisciplinaire dans le traitement des troubles du mouvement</p><p><br></p><p>6. Interpréter des situations cliniques complexes grâce à l'apprentissage par la vidéo</p><p><br></p><p><strong>PUBLIC CIBLE</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Cette activité s'adresse aux cliniciens, aux médecins résidents, aux étudiants en médecine et aux professionnels de la santé.</p> 0 /Courses/--Aperu-du-renforcement-des-capacits-dans-le-domaine-des-troubles-du-mouvement--Prsent-en-franais.htm - Aperçu du renforcement des capacités dans le domaine des troubles du mouvement – Présenté en français 2026-08-05T16:43:25.043 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Live Online Care Models Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders Other Movement Disorders Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders
Overview of Capacity Building in Movement Disorders - Presented in English
Live Online
Nov 04, 2026
Foundational / Beginner
1144 <span style="color:#1f1f1f;">This educational program provides a comprehensive, evidence-based review of the recognition, diagnosis, and management of common movement disorders. The course also practices application of clinical knowledge through interactive expert panels and video-based case discussions featuring real-world patient scenarios. Offered in both English and French, the program is designed to strengthen diagnostic accuracy, clinical decision-making, and collaborative care for clinicians managing patients with movement disorders.</span> Anxiety/Depression, Ataxias, Autonomic Dysfunction, Care Models, Cognitive impairment/Dementia, Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Dystonia, Freezing of Gait (FOG), Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Lewy-body dementia (LBD), Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Neuropsychiatric symptoms, Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders, Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Primary Care, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Psychosis, Sensory disorders, Sleep Disorders, Speech Disorders, Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET) 480 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1144/MDS-AS-Overview-of-Capacity-Building-in-Movement-Disorders---Presented-in-English https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AFRCOMPC_202x108194401.png https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26AFRCOMPC_734x40493258.jpeg 2026-11-04T00:00:00 2026-11-04T00:00:00 MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AFRCOMPC%20Online%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20English,%20No%20Faculty_03082026012412.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="87" height="87" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1785174660456_27072026125100.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AFRCOMPC%20Online%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20English,%20No%20Faculty_03082026012412.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong> </strong><!--[if !vml]--><strong> </strong><!--[if !vml]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD%20-%20English_03082026012519.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="98" height="98" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1785174660533_27072026125101.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD%20-%20English_03082026012519.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of July 27, 2026</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong></p><p><br><strong>Members:</strong> $0 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $25 USD</p><p>*<em>Non-members wishing to apply for MDS Membership to receive the MDS Member rate for this course will need to apply for membership no later than 2 weeks in advance of the close of registration.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – </strong><em>14:30 – 20:00 EAT (Dar Es Salaam)</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>To convert to your local time, please click here: </em><span style="color: rgb(41, 105, 176);"><a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html"><em>https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html</em></a><em> </em></span> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p><br></p><p>1. Recognize and classify common hyperkinetic and hypokinetic movement disorders </p><p>2. Develop a practical bedside approach to tremor, dystonia, ataxia, and Parkinsonism </p><p>3. Identify red flags for atypical and secondary movement disorders </p><p>4. Apply evidence-based strategies for motor and non-motor symptom management </p><p>5. Understand the essential role of rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care in movement disorders </p><p>6. Interpret challenging clinical scenarios using video-based learning</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This activity is intended for clinicians, medical residents, medical students, and health professionals.</p> 0 /Courses/Overview-of-Capacity-Building-in-Movement-Disorders---Presented-in-English.htm Overview of Capacity Building in Movement Disorders - Presented in English 2026-08-05T16:43:23.793 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Live Online Care Models Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders Other Movement Disorders Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders
Dysautonomia and Sleep in Movement Disorders Online Course
Live Online
Dec 11, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026
Experienced / Intermediate, Foundational / Beginner
1117 <p>The MDS-AOS Dysautonomia and Sleep in Movement Disorders Online Course is a two-day course that aims to address two of the most disabling yet under-recognized groups of non-motor problems in Parkinson's disease and related disorders: autonomic dysfunction (dysautonomia) and sleep disturbance.<br /><strong><br />REGISTRATION DEADLINE</strong>: December 8, 2026<strong></strong></p> Autonomic Dysfunction, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Botulinum toxin, Clinical Trials, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Dopaminergic medications, Exercise, Genetics, Infusion therapy, Medications for motor complications, Medications for motor symptoms, Medications for non-motor symptoms, Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Neuroimaging, Neuropsychiatric symptoms, Non-invasive stimulation, Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders, Nutritional Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Psychiatry, Psychology/Psychotherapy, Sensory disorders, Sexual Health, Sleep Disorders, Social Work, Speech Therapy, Therapies-Other, Therapies-Pharmacological 480 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1117/MDS-AOS-Dysautonomia-and-Sleep-in-Movement-Disorders-Online-Course https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AOSDYS_202x108823606.png 2026-12-11T00:00:00 2026-12-12T00:00:00 <p><br></p><p><br></p> MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AOSDYS Online Course Schedule_no faculty_05082026093521.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/Course schedule_23012024043738.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AOSDYS Online Course Schedule_no faculty_05082026093521.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong> </strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty Listing_LMS_17062026121754.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/Faculty Details_23012024043924.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty Listing_LMS_17062026121754.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of August 5, 2026</em><br><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong> $0 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $50 USD</p><p>*<em>Non-members wishing to apply for MDS Membership to receive the MDS Member rate for this course will need to apply for membership no later than 2 weeks in advance of the close of registration.</em></p><p><br><strong>ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW</strong><br>Day 1: Friday, December 11, 2026 | 17:00 - 20:45 GST<br>Day 2: Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 17:00 - 20:45 GST<br><br><em>To convert to your local time, please click here: <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html">https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html</a></em><br><em> </em></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. Describe the clinical features of dysautonomia in Parkinson’s disease and related disorders and use autonomic red flags to support the diagnosis of multiple system atrophy</p><p>2. Apply a stepwise approach to the management of orthostatic hypotension and other autonomic symptoms, including non-pharmacological measures and appropriate drug therapy</p><p>3. Select and interpret autonomic and sleep investigations and recognize when specialist referral is required</p><p>4. Diagnose and manage the major sleep disorders of Parkinson’s disease, including insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, REM sleep behavior disorder, restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements</p><p>5. Adjust night-time dopaminergic therapy to improve sleep, nocturnal pain and motor control while minimizing adverse effects</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for movement disorders specialists, general neurologists, primary care clinicians, movement disorders fellows, neurology residents, and nurses.</p> 0 /Courses/Dysautonomia-and-Sleep-in-Movement-Disorders-Online-Course.htm Dysautonomia and Sleep in Movement Disorders Online Course 2026-08-05T10:03:36.307 0 0 Experienced / Intermediate Foundational / Beginner Live Online Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Therapies-Other Therapies-Pharmacological
School for Young Neurologists
In-Person
Belgrade
Nov 05, 2026 - Nov 07, 2026
Foundational / Beginner
1136 <p>The MDS-ES School for Young Neurologist is designed for young neurologists and early-career movement disorder specialists who wish to deepen their expertise in the field of movement disorders, with particular focus on clinical examination, diagnosis and treatment. The program offers a comprehensive overview of main movement disorders and practical tips for treatable movement disorders and movement disorders in the emergency room. Teaching will be delivered by internationally known experts from specialized movement disorder centres.</p><p> </p><p><strong>APPLICATION DEADLINE</strong>: September 4, 2026</p> Anxiety/Depression, Autonomic Dysfunction, Biomarkers, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Botulinum toxin, Clinical Trials, Cognitive impairment/Dementia, Deep brain stimulation, Dopaminergic medications, Focused Ultrasound, Gene Therapies, Genetics, Impulse Control Disorders, Infusion therapy, Medications for motor complications, Medications for motor symptoms, Medications for non-motor symptoms, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Neuropsychiatric symptoms, Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders, Psychosis, Rating Scales, Sensory disorders, Sleep Disorders, Speech Disorders, Therapies-Pharmacological, Therapies-Surgical 1380 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1136/MDS-ES-School-for-Young-Neurologists https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26ESSYN_202x108793802.png https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26ESSYN_734x404743717.jpg 2026-11-05T00:00:00 2026-11-07T00:00:00 Belgrade <p><br></p><p><br></p> MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ES%20SYN-Belgrade_Agenda%20-%20No%20faculty_29072026025722.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/Course schedule_23012024043738.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ES%20SYN-Belgrade_Agenda%20-%20No%20faculty_29072026025722.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong> </strong><strong> <strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/262094279841162" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/Travel assistance_23012024043912.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a></strong></strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/262094279841162" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><strong><strong>Travel Bursary</strong></strong></strong></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ESWSYN%20Faculty%20Listing_29072026092739.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/Faculty Details_23012024043924.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ESWSYN%20Faculty%20Listing_29072026092739.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><em>Schedule as of July 29, 2026</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong> $250 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $325 USD</p><p>*<em>Non-members wishing to apply for MDS Membership to receive the MDS Member rate for this course will need to apply for membership no later than 2 weeks in advance of the close of registration.</em></p><p><a href="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/VISA%20STATEMENT%20CANCELLATION%20LANGUAGE_24012024041714.pdf">Click here to view the MDS Regional Course Cancellation Policy & Visa Assistance Information</a></p><p><br><strong>SCHEDULE OVERVIEW</strong><br>Day 1: Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 8:00 - 19:30<br>Day 2: Friday, November 6, 2026 from 8:15 - 19:00</p><p>Day 3: Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 8:45 - 13:00<br><br><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></span></p><p>Day 1-2: University Clinical Center of Serbia - Faculty of Medicine<br>Day 3: Venue Serbian Academy of Science and Arts</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. To perform a structured and comprehensive clinical evaluation of patients presenting with movement disorders.<br>2. To present and analyze movement disorder case histories using a structured and evidence-based approach.<br>3. To deliver accurate diagnoses in patients with common and straightforward movement disorder presentations.<br>4. To formulate and critically appraise differential diagnoses in patients with complex or atypical movement disorder presentations.<br>5. To develop, evaluate, and appropriately modify individualized management plans in accordance with current evidence and best clinical practice.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is designed for young neurologists and early-career movement disorder specialists who wish to deepen their expertise in the field of movement disorders</p> Belgrade 0 /Courses/School-for-Young-Neurologists4.htm School for Young Neurologists 2026-07-30T15:36:55.847 0 0 Foundational / Beginner In-Person Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders Therapies-Pharmacological Therapies-Surgical
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