Dystonia Curriculum Tracks

 

Introduction to Dystonia The MDS Curriculum Track “Introduction to Dystonia”  features 10 hours of content comprising 2 e-learning modules, 2 presentations, 6 videos, and 2 journal articles presented by global experts. This curriculum provides foundational content that provides the learner concepts of dystonia, tools to conduct assessments, and an overview of treatment options. Content Curated By: Susanne Schneider Content Edited By: Brian Berman, Brandon Barton

 

 

Treatment of Dystonia This intermediate level curriculum for experienced learners features concepts on dystonia covering a wide range of therapeutic approaches for the disorder. Upon completion of this track, you will have a more in-depth understanding of concepts covering the current treatment options available for dystonia including non-pharmacological and rehabilitative, pharmacologic, and surgical interventions. Content Curated By: Amal Abu Libdeh, Amanda Persaud, Mariana H.G.Monje, Chauncey Spears, Molly Cincotta, Sandy Cartella Content Edited By: Brian Berman

 

 

Pathophysiology of Dystonia This advanced level curriculum for expert learners features the latest concepts on the pathophysiological basis of dystonia. Upon conclusion of this curriculum track learners will be able to describe the variety of etiological factors of idiopathic, genetic, and acquired causes of dystonia. Additionally, you will gain an appreciation of the anatomical and physiological abnormalities in dystonia that have led to its conception as a network disorder. Content Curated By: Abhimanyu Mahajan, Fabiana Colucci, Gabriela Figueiredo Pucci, Panagiotis Kassavetis, Mehri Salari, Anca Badoiu Content Edited By: Brian Berman

 

 

Ask the Experts

As part of the enhanced version of the Education Roadmap, includes “Ask the Expert.” As an enrolled learner you can submit questions to the below members of the Dystonia Study Group:

Alberto Albanese, MD Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Milan, Italy	Hyder Jinnah, MD, PhD Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Mark Hallett, MD President, International Foundation of Clinical Neurophysiology Bethesda, Maryland, USA	Joseph Jankovic, MD Baylor University College of Medicine Houston, Texas, USA