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Genetics of Movement Disorders
Live OnlinePan America
Dec 01, 2025 - Dec 02, 2025
Expert / Advanced
1008 <p>The <em>MDS-PAS Genetics of Movement Disorders</em> course offers a comprehensive exploration of genetic movement disorders, with a focus on diagnostic strategies, clinical interpretation, and collaborative research opportunities across the Pan-American section. Expert-led sessions cover a range of topics, including the epidemiology of genetic movement disorders, genetic testing techniques, and the critical role of clinical phenomenology in interpreting test results. Participants will examine the complexities of negative exome sequencing, gain insights from real-world clinical experiences, and explore the diagnostic nuances of conditions such as genetic Parkinson’s disease, dystonias, Huntington’s disease, and genetic ataxias.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, November 27, 2025</strong></p> 465 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1008/MDS-PAS-Genetics-of-Movement-Disorders https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/25PASBASIC-Genetics_202x108816739.jpg 2025-12-01T00:00:00 2025-12-02T00:00:00 MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/25PASBASIC Online Course Schedule - LMS_02072025021827.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><strong>Course Schedule</strong><strong> </strong> <a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/25PASBASIC Faculty Listing - LMS_02072025025301.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><strong>Course Faculty</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of July 1, 2025 </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">REGISTRATION FEES</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br><strong>Members:</strong> $0 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $50 USD</span></p><p>*<em>Non-members wishing to </em><a href="https://www.movementdisorders.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>apply for MDS Membership</em></a><em> 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><br><br><strong>SESSION OVERVIEW</strong><br>Day 1: December 1, 2025; 18:00 UTC -3<br>Day 2: December 2, 2025; 18:00 UTC -3<br><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to: </p><ol><li>Define the key epidemiological patterns of genetic movement disorders in the Americas.</li><li>Describe the principles of clinical phenomenology relevant to interpreting genetic test results.</li><li>Classify genetic movement disorders based on their predominant clinical and genetic characteristics.</li><li>Compare diagnostic approaches for different types of genetic movement disorders.</li><li>Describe current and emerging treatment options for various genetic movement disorders.</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for movement disorder specialists, general neurologists, movement disorder fellows, and neurology residents.</p> 0 /Courses/Genetics-of-Movement-Disorders.htm Genetics of Movement Disorders 2025-07-23T18:01:01.450 0 0 Expert / Advanced Clinician-General Neurologist Clinician-Movement Disorder Specialist Fellow-Movement Disorders Resident-Neurology English Pan America USA Live Online
Movement Disorders Journal (MDJ) Symposium: Neurobiology of Parkinson’s Disease
In-PersonPan America
San Diego, USA
Nov 14, 2025
Foundational / Beginner
1011 <p>This symposium is organized by the editorial team of <em>Movement Disorders</em>, the official journal of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. The symposium will explore the biological underpinnings of Parkinson’s disease (PD), the neurobiological basis for current and emerging treatments, and the mechanisms responsible for disease complications and adverse responses to therapy</p><p><strong>REGISTRATION DEADLINE</strong>: October, 31, 2025<strong></strong></p> 360 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1011/Movement-Disorders-Journal-(MDJ)-Symposium:-Neurobiology-of-Parkinson’s-Disease https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/MDJ25_202x108428176.jpg 2025-11-14T00:00:00 2025-11-14T00:00:00 San Diego, California <p><br></p><p><br></p> MDS Education <p><!--[if !vml]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/2025%20MDJ%20Symposium%20Program_12082025032203.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="87" height="87" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1752005535651_08072025031214.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/2025%20MDJ%20Symposium%20Program_12082025032203.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong><strong> </strong></a><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><strong> </strong><!--[if !vml]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing_12082025032155.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="98" height="98" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1752005535687_08072025031214.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing_12082025032155.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><em>Schedule as of July 29, 2025</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong> $25 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $35 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></p><p><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></p><p>Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina</p><p>333 W Harbor Dr</p><p>San Diego, CA, United States, 92101</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. Describe the genetics and cell biology of PD, including population-specific genetics and common abnormalities associated <span data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose">with PD-associated genetic variants</span>.</p><p>2. Report the latest research findings on plasticity and dyskinesias, including striatal signaling, cellular transcriptomics, and novel therapeutic approaches.</p><p>3. Understand the experimental platforms currently being deployed in the study of PD, including induced pluripotent stem cell (IPSC) models, brain function imaging, and neuromodulation techniques.</p><p>4. Appreciate the manuscript submission opportunities afforded by the translational scientific scope of the peer-reviewed journal <em>Movement Disorders</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for students, postdocs, faculty, and others interested in translational research aspects of PD.</p> San Diego 0 /Courses/Movement-Disorders-Journal-MDJ-Symposium-Neurobiology-of-Parkinsons-Disease.htm Movement Disorders Journal (MDJ) Symposium: Neurobiology of Parkinson’s Disease 2025-07-09T18:01:02.677 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Clinician Clinician-Researcher Fellow-Clinical Research Fellow-Movement Disorders Fellow-Other (Post Doc) Researcher Researcher-Basic Science Researcher-Clinical Researcher-Other Researcher-Transitional Resident-Neurology Student English Pan America USA In-Person
17ª Escola de Jovens Neurologistas
In-PersonPan America
Brasília, Brasil
Nov 20, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025
Foundational / Beginner
989 <p>A 17ª Escola MDS-PAS para Jovens Neurologistas tem como objetivo aumentar a conscientização e o entusiasmo geral pelos distúrbios do movimento como uma disciplina importante e estimulante no campo da neurologia e elevar o nível de especialização para permitir que os participantes identifiquem e tratem melhor os pacientes com distúrbios do movimento na prática clínica.</p><p><strong>PRAZO DE INSCRIÇÃO PARA O CURSO: Segunda-feira, 1º de setembro de 2025</strong></p> 1455 0.00 0001-01-01 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/989/MDS-PAS-17ª-Escola-de-Jovens-Neurologistas https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/PAS-SYN459226603112.png 2025-11-20T00:00:00 2025-11-22T00:00:00 B Hotel Brasilia, Brasília MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/25PASSYN Course Agenda_01062025014511.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><strong>Horário do curso</strong><strong> </strong> <a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/25PASSYN Faculty Listing_01062025013410.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><strong>Corpo Docente do Curso</strong><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>RESUMO DO CURSO RESUMO DO CURSO</strong><br>Dia 1: Quinta-feira, 20 de novembro de 2025, das 7h às 18h15<br>Dia 2: Sexta-feira, 21 de novembro de 2025, das 7h45 às 18h</p><p>Dia 3: Sábado, 22 de novembro de 2025, das 7h45 às 12h45</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LOCAL DO CURSO</strong><br>B Hotel Brasilia</p><p>SHN Q 5 Bloco J Lote L - Asa Norte, Brasília - DF, 70705-100, Brazil </p><p><br></p><p><strong>OBJETIVOS DE APRENDIZAGEM</strong></p><p>Ao final desta atividade, os alunos serão capazes de: </p><p>1. Examine um paciente com um distúrbio de movimento</p><p>2. Resumir um diagnóstico em casos simples de distúrbios do movimento</p><p>3. Definir um diagnóstico diferencial em pacientes com distúrbios de movimento mais complexos</p><p>4. Escrever e apresentar uma história clínica dos distúrbios do movimento</p><p><br></p><p><strong>PÚBLICO OBJETIVO</strong></p><p>Esta atividade é destinada a médicos e professores especialistas em distúrbios do movimento e neurologistas gerais. Assim como bolsistas de distúrbios do movimento, residentes de neurologia e estudantes de medicina.</p> Brasília 0 /Courses/17-Escola-de-Jovens-Neurologistas.htm 17ª Escola de Jovens Neurologistas 2025-05-23T18:00:55.173 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Clinician-General Neurologist Clinician-Movement Disorder Specialist Fellow-Movement Disorders Resident-Neurology Student-Medical Portuguese Pan America Brasil In-Person
10th Annual Movement Disorders School for Neurology Residents
In-PersonPan America
Denver, USA
Sep 20, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
Foundational / Beginner
946 <p>Led by internationally recognized movement disorder experts, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society's Pan American Section (MDS-PAS) 10th Annual Movement Disorders School for Neurology Residents offers a broad education on movement disorders, the latest research and potential career paths in the field. The goal of the course is to provide in-depth education on movement disorders and encourage neurology residents to consider specializing in the field.<br /><br /><strong>Course Application Deadline:</strong> Now Closed - All applicants have been notified. For any questions, email education@movementdisorders.org.<br /><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong></p> 840 0.00 0001-01-01 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/946/MDS-PAS-10th-Annual-Movement-Disorders-School-for-Neurology-Residents https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/24PASSNR_202x108212056.png https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/25PASSNR_734x404623321.jpg 2025-09-20T00:00:00 2025-09-21T00:00:00 Denver, Colorado <p><br></p><p><br></p> <p><img src="https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/SupportImages/21SNR-mjff-logo530882.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">This program is made possible with support from </span><span style="color:#000000;">The Michael J. Fox Foundation.</span></p> MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/25PASSNR Course Schedule_05052025104303.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><strong>Course Schedule</strong><strong> </strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty Listing_LMS_05052025103910.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><strong>Course Faculty</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of May 5, 2025 </em><br><br><strong><em><span style="color: rgb(175, 38, 38);">Course Application</span><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);"> Deadline: </span></em></strong><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">August 1, 2025</span></em></p><p><br><strong>SCHEDULE OVERVIEW</strong><br>Day 1: Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 8:00 - 20:30<br>Day 2: Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 8:00 - 13:30<br><br><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></span></p><p>Magnolia Denver Hotel </p><p>818 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202 </p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p><span style="color:#000000;">1. Examine a patient with a movement disorder</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">2. Reach a diagnosis on straightforward movement disorders cases</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">3. Propose a differential diagnosis on more complex movement disorders patients</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">4. Present a movement disorders case history</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">5. Design, review and modify a patient treatment plan</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for <span style="color:#1f1f1f;">General neurology residents (f</span>irst-year interns, second-year and third-year) who are undecided in a sub-specialty and would like to learn about movement disorders.</p> <p><strong>APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS</strong><br>1. Only individuals residing in the MDS Pan American Section (MDS-PAS) can apply, with prioritization given to those that reside within the United States and Canada.<br>2. Applicants must be general neurology residents (first-year interns, second-year and third-year) who are undecided in a sub-specialty and would like to learn about movement disorders.<br>3. Individuals who previously attended this school in person between 2016-2024 are ineligible to apply.<br><br></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);"> August 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM US Central Time</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>SELECTION PROCESS</strong></p><p>Up to 100 participants will be selected. Acceptance notifications will be provided via email and on a rolling basis beginning in June. Selected participants must reply by the specified date in the acceptance letter to secure their spot.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SUPPORT FOR SELECTED PARTICIPANTS RESIDING IN UNITED STATES & CANADA</strong></p><p>Selected applicants will receive complimentary registration, round-trip economy airfare, and hotel accommodations. Airfare booking is arranged by MDS.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TRAVEL GRANTS FOR SELECTED PARTICIPANTS RESIDING IN LATIN AMERICA</strong></p><p>A limited number of travel grants are available to those residing in Latin America. Selected participants will receive complimentary registration and hotel accommodations. Airfare and any other travel-associated expenses are the responsibility of the individual. The awarded travel grant is intended to help off-set the cost of travel expenses and will not be provided until after the conclusion of the course.<br><br><strong><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">Travel Grant Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);"> June 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM US Central Time</span></p> <p>In addition, students are encouraged to submit their own patient case presentation, prior to the course, to be considered for the video case competition. This session will provide an opportunity for students to hear how the panel of experts evaluate cases. To learn more about the video case competition. <a class="fr-file" href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/25PASSNR Participant Video Case Instructions_18032025011409.pdf" target="_blank">25PASSNR Participant Video Case Instructions.pdf</a></p> Denver 0 /Courses/10th-Annual-Movement-Disorders-School-for-Neurology-Residents.htm 10th Annual Movement Disorders School for Neurology Residents 2025-04-03T18:00:54.057 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Resident Resident-Neurology Resident-Other English Pan America USA In-Person
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