Courses

School for Young Neurologists

In-PersonAfrica

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

May 01, 2026 - May 02, 2026

Foundational / Beginner

1068<p>The MDS-African Section School for Young Neurologists is an opportunity for young neurologists who are interested in specializing in Movement Disorders to receive in-depth instruction from internationally recognized Movement Disorders experts. Students will attend lectures and panel discussions with question-and-answer sessions, will have the opportunity to examine patients with movement disorders, and engage in a differential diagnosis with the international experts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>APPLICATION/BURSARY DEADLINE:</strong> February 20, 2026</p>Biomarkers, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Botulinum toxin, Clinical Trials, Deep brain stimulation, Dopaminergic medications, Focused Ultrasound, Gene Therapies, Genetics, Infusion therapy, Medications for motor complications, Medications for motor symptoms, Medications for non-motor symptoms, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Rating Scales, Therapies-Pharmacological, Therapies-Surgical13200.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1068/MDS-AS-School-for-Young-Neurologistshttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AFRSYN_202x108244151.png2026-05-01T00:00:002026-05-02T00:00:00Hilton Cairo Heliopolis, Cairo GovernorateMDS Education<p><strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/LMS Prelim Agenda - 26AFRSYN School for Young Neurologists_09022026103407.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Course schedule_13052025105320.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a></strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/LMS Prelim Agenda - 26AFRSYN School for Young Neurologists_09022026103407.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;<strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong> <a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AFRSYN Faculty Listing - NO FACULTY_09022026104631.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/26AFRSYN Faculty Listing - NO FACULTY_09022026104631.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of January 27, 2026</em></p><p><strong><em><span style="color: rgb(175, 38, 38);">Application/Travel Bursary Deadline:</span> February 20, 2026</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong>&nbsp;$25 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong>&nbsp;$150 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 &amp; Visa Assistance Information</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Recognize the clinical characteristics of different types of movement disorders in both adults and children.</li><li>Perform a comprehensive assessment, including history taking and neurological examination, of patients with movement disorders.</li><li>Identify the various etiologies underlying different types of movement disorders.</li><li>Recognize best practices in the management of movement disorders, including advanced therapies.</li><li>Develop a structured approach to the use of botulinum toxin for the treatment of dystonia and other movement disorders.</li><li>Recognize challenges in the management of patients with movement disorders in Africa and tailor treatment strategies to individual patient needs.</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>The MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists is intended for young neurologists within five years of their completion of general neurological training who are interested in specializing in movement disorders, and young neurologists who are already training in movement disorders.</p>Cairo Governorate0/Courses/School-for-Young-Neurologists2.htmSchool for Young Neurologists2026-02-05T15:01:06.97000Foundational / BeginnerClinician-General NeurologistClinician-Movement Disorder SpecialistFellow-ClinicalFellow-Movement DisordersResident-NeurologyAfricaIn-PersonEgypt