Asian and Oceanian Section (MDS-AOS)
All MDS members residing in the MDS-AOS region are automatically members of the MDS-AOS Regional Section, which provides local support and connections.
The MDS-AOS provides resources for movement disorders professionals working in a variety of roles across Asia and Oceania.
In addition to the many MDS member benefits, all members who live in this region will gain access to innovative programs and opportunities designed to support our local professionals' unique needs.
Discover why some of our prominent members are active in the MDS-AOS:
The mission of MDS-AOS is to represent and promote the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) in Asia and Oceania. Membership of MDS-AOS is open to all members of MDS within the Asian and Oceanian region.
All those with an interest in the field of Movement Disorders, who live within the region, are strongly encouraged to join the Society and thereby participate in the development of this venture. The MDS website lists the various membership categories available.
MDS-AOS aims to facilitate communication between clinicians and researchers in the region; disseminate updated knowledge about Movement Disorders; improve quality of life and independence of movement disorders patients and caregivers; and promote research in Movement Disorders within the region. MDS-AOS is honored to represent the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society in the Asian and Oceanian region.
MDS-AOS Regional Section Secretariat Liaison
Emily Hackbarth
ehackbarth@movementdisorders.org
MDS-AOS Programs and Resources
MDS-AOS Regional Courses
Asian and Oceanian Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Congress (AOPMC)
Outreach Education
LEAP Leadership Program
Middle East Working Group
Movement Disorders in Asia Study Group
Train the Trainer Program
MDS-AOS Visiting Trainee Grant Program
Japanese Edition (日本語版)
MDS-AOS Facebook group
Featured Stories from the AOS
MDS-AOS Affiliate Societies
MDS encourages a continuous dialogue on a global level to bring clinicians, researchers and health practitioners together for the exchange of the latest developments in the diagnosis, treatment and research of Movement Disorders to enhance the education of physicians across the globe.
We invite neurological groups and organizations specializing in Movement Disorders to become an Affiliate Member of MDS. To apply visit, MDS Affiliate Member Society.
For any questions, please contact Emily Hackbarth at ehackbarth@movementdisorders.org.
Bahrain
China
Hong Kong, SAR
www.hkmds.org.hk
Korea
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Bangladesh
Website: https://mdsbangladesh.org/
Malaysia
Australia & New Zealand
Website: www.mdsa.org.au
India
Japan
Website: http://mdsj.umin.jp/index.html
Pakistan
Website: http://www.mdsp.com.pk
Manila, Philippines
Sri Lanka
Indonesia
Nepal
Email: drbrpokh@gmail.com
Uzbekistan
Al Seeb
Website: https://www.omanneurologysociety.org/
Saudi Arabia
Website: https://www.saudineurology.org/
Taiwan
Thailand
Website: www.parkinsonthailand.com
Vietnam
The following individuals have contributed to engagement of underserved areas within the MDS-AOS:
Priya Jagota, Jirada Sringean, Keo Veasna, Somchit Vorachit, Appasone Phoumindr, Phyu Phyu Lay, Cholpon Shambetova, Anjela Taskinbayeva, Manizha Ganieva, Yakuthon Majidova, Prashanth L. Kukkle, Rukmini Mridula, Rajeev Ojha, Baburam Pokharel, Ahsan Habib, Manjula Caldera, Darshana Sirisena, Saturnino De Jesus Pereira, Banon Sukoandari, Frandy Susatia, Amanda Tiksnadi