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School for Young Neurologists

In-Person 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

MDS African Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Conference (APMC)

In-Person In-PersonAfrica

Nairobi, Kenya

Mar 10, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026

Experienced / Intermediate, Expert / Advanced

1065<p>The MDS African Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease and Movement Disorders Conference (APMC) brings together clinicians, researchers and experienced allied health professionals for practical, skills-based education in Movement Disorders across Africa. The program features interactive workshops on clinical evaluation and genetic testing, expert-led sessions on Parkinson&rsquo;s disease in a regional setting, acquired Movement Disorders, multidisciplinary care, and emerging topics, as well as a panel highlighting successful African collaborations and combating stigma in Parkinson&rsquo;s disease and movement disorders.</p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;">&nbsp;</span></p>Ataxias, Biomarkers, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Botulinum toxin, Chorea/Huntingtons Disease (HD), Dopaminergic medications, Drug-induced Movement Disorders/Tardive dyskinesia, Dystonia, Epidemiology, Epidemiology & Environment, Functional Movement Disorders, Genetic & Hereditary Disorders, Genetics, Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Infusion therapy, Movement Disorders Emergencies, Myoclonus, Neuroimaging, Occupational Therapy, Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Rare/Uncommon Movement Disorders, Risk Factors, Speech Therapy, Therapies-Other, Therapies-Pharmacological, Tics/Tourettes syndrome (TS), Toxic Exposures, Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET)11700.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1065/MDS-African-Parkinson’s-Disease-and-Movement-Disorders-Conference-(APMC)https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AFRGP2_202x108872238.png2026-03-10T00:00:002026-03-11T00:00:00Nairobi<p><br></p><p><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/GP2_21032024044229.jpg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></p><p><br></p><p><em>Supported in part by the Global Parkinson&rsquo;s Genetics Program, a program of the Aligning Science Across Parkinson&rsquo;s initiative and implemented by the Michael J. Fox Foundation</em>&nbsp;</p>MDS Education<p><strong><img src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Course schedule_13052025105320.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></strong><a href="https://execinccom-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/treed_execinc_com/IQCv1vnTd_Q2RJMmoTxixxCvAVuVg4tOWUFca0MOoKqFhPE?e=U0anKF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>&nbsp;Conference Schedule&nbsp;</strong> </a><a href="https://form.jotform.com/260055452458154" 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><a href="https://form.jotform.com/260055452458154" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Travel Bursary&nbsp;</strong></a><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong><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 href="https://execinccom-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/treed_execinc_com/IQBWWB0q4LFzQaaP6HFHAHV3AdEDj515nDsPK6mk25mCD5k?e=i6zCCG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Conference</strong><strong>&nbsp;Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Program&nbsp;</em>S<em>chedule will be shared in the coming week</em></p><p><strong><em><span style="color: rgb(175, 38, 38);">Application/Travel Bursary Deadline:</span>&nbsp;</em></strong><em>January 22</em><em>, 2026</em></p><p><em>*Limited Spaces Available*</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br>Complimentary registration provided to those accepted.</p><p><a href="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/VISA%20STATEMENT%20CANCELLATION%20LANGUAGE_24012024041714.pdf"><em>Click here to view the MDS Regional Course Cancellation Policy &amp; Visa Assistance Information</em></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>SCIENTIFIC PLANNING COMMITTEE</strong></p><p>Ali Shalash, MD, PhD&nbsp;</p><p>Nijedka Okubadejo, MD, FMCP, FAAN, FANA</p><p>Oluwadamilola Ojo, MBBS, MD, FMCP</p><p>Samia ben Sassi, MD</p><p>Maouly Fall, MD</p><p>Yared Zewde, MD</p><p>Daniel Gams Massi, MD</p><p>Jonathan Carr, MBChB, PhD</p><p>Mary Agoriwo, MSc, PhD (C)</p><p>Houyam Tibar, Associate Professor</p><p>Juzar Hooker, MB ChB MMed DCN FCP&nbsp;</p><p>Dilraj S. Sokhi, FRCP(Edin)</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 data-end="386" data-start="223"><p data-end="386" data-start="226">Apply a structured clinical approach to evaluating Movement Disorders, including the differentiation of parkinsonism, hyperkinetic disorders, and ataxias.</p></li><li data-end="536" data-start="388"><p data-end="536" data-start="391">Identify appropriate indications and strategies for genetic testing in Movement Disorders, including recognition of key clinical red flags.</p></li><li data-end="735" data-start="538"><p data-end="735" data-start="541">Describe the genetic, environmental, and clinical factors influencing Parkinson&rsquo;s disease in Africa, and discuss practical strategies for diagnosis and management in low-resource settings.</p></li><li data-end="878" data-start="737"><p data-end="878" data-start="740">Recognize and manage major categories of acquired Movement Disorders, including infectious, autoimmune, and drug-induced conditions.</p></li><li data-end="1060" data-start="880"><p data-end="1060" data-start="883">Implement multidisciplinary, patient-centered approaches to Movement Disorders care, including the management of emergencies, functional disorders, and rehabilitation needs.</p></li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>The MDS African Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease and Movement Disorders Conference (APMC) is designed for experienced and expert clinicians, researchers, allied health professionals, and trainees involved in Movement Disorders care across Africa who seek to strengthen their clinical knowledge, practical skills, and understanding of regional diagnostic and multidisciplinary care approaches.</p>Nairobi0/Courses/MDS-African-Parkinsons-Disease-and-Movement-Disorders-Conference-APMC.htmMDS African Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Conference (APMC)2026-01-07T12:01:03.13000Experienced / IntermediateExpert / AdvancedClinicianClinician-General NeurologistClinician-Movement Disorder SpecialistClinician-OtherClinician-ResearcherFellowFellow-ClinicalFellow-Clinical ResearchFellow-Movement DisordersFellow-Other (Post Doc)Health Professional-Clinical Nurse SpecialistHealth Professional-Genetic CounselingResearcherResearcher-Basic ScienceResearcher-ClinicalResearcher-OtherResidentResident-NeurologyStudent-GraduateEnglishAfricaIn-PersonKenya

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