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Botulinum Toxin Guided Injection Workshop for Cervical and other Focal Dystonias
In-PersonEurope
Dublin, Ireland
Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026
Experienced / Intermediate
1091 <p style="line-height:107%;">In this course, experts in botulinum toxin treatment and EMG/ultrasound, will provide practical lectures and hands-on teaching for optimizing patient assessment, selecting a treatment plan, and optimizing toxin injection technique. Teaching modalities include lectures, videos, case-based examples and small group hands on sessions.<br /></p> Botulinum toxin, Clinical Trials, Deep brain stimulation, Focused Ultrasound, Gene Therapies, Infusion therapy, Therapies-Pharmacological, Therapies-Surgical 570 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1091/MDS-ES-Botulinum-Toxin-Guided-Injection-Workshop-for-Cervical-and-other-Focal-Dystonias https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26ESBotox_202x108316145.jpg https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/esskill721553.jpg 2026-06-12T00:00:00 2026-06-13T00:00:00 Dublin MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ES%20BoTN%20Program_No%20Faculty_24032026041739.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><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ES%20BoTN%20Program_No%20Faculty_24032026041739.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong> </strong><strong> <strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/260355109437153" 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></strong></strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/260814798453165" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><strong><strong>Travel Bursary</strong></strong></strong></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ES%20BoTN%20Faculty%20Listing_24032026041826.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/26ES%20BoTN%20Faculty%20Listing_24032026041826.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of March 24, 2026</em><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);">April </span></em><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">10, 2026</span></em><br><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);"><strong>Travel Bursary Application Deadline: </strong>April 10, 2026</span></em><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);"><br></span></em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong> $275 USD</p><p><strong>Junior / No Fee Members:</strong> $250 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $350 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><br></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><strong>SCHEDULE OVERVIEW</strong><br>Day 1: Friday, June 12, 2026 from 13:00 - 19:15</p><p>Day 2: Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 9:00 - 17:10<br><br><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></span></p><p><span style="background-color: null;">Pillar Center</span></p><p><span style="background-color: null;">Mater Misericordiae University Hospital</span></p><p><span style="background-color: null;">Eccles St, Phibsborough, Dublin, Ireland </span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><ol><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Describe the different phenomologies of cervical dystonia, limb dystonia, and cranial dystonia</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Identify muscles to target for injections, and design treatment plans</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recognize EMG and ultrasound guidance techniques to enhance toxin delivery</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">List strategies to troubleshoot suboptimal outcomes</span></li></ol><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is designed for movement disorder specialist physicians and fellows</p> Dublin 0 /Courses/Botulinum-Toxin-Guided-Injection-Workshop-for-Cervical-and-other-Focal-Dystonias.htm Botulinum Toxin Guided Injection Workshop for Cervical and other Focal Dystonias 2026-03-24T18:01:10.210 0 0 Experienced / Intermediate Clinician Clinician-Movement Disorder Specialist Fellow-Movement Disorders Researcher-Clinical Resident-Neurology English Europe In-Person Ireland
Train the Trainer Program for Speech and Language Therapists - Trainer Application
In-PersonEurope
Salerno, Italy
Sep 17, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026
Foundational / Beginner
1087 <p>The MDS-ES Train the Trainer Program for Speech and Language Therapists seeks to support the training of speech and language therapists to identify common movement disorders and advise on appropriate next steps in the diagnosis, management, and care of patients with movement disorders. The MDS Train the Trainer Program (TTP) will take place June - October 2026 using the Train the Trainer education model, wherein MDS provides centralized curriculum, resources, training and support to regionally identified trainers, who in turn utilize these materials to prepare and implement training programs for allied health professionals in their local languages and organizations.<br /></p> Ataxias, Chorea/Huntingtons Disease (HD), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Drug-induced Movement Disorders/Tardive dyskinesia, Dystonia, Freezing of Gait (FOG), Functional Movement Disorders, Gait & Balance Disorders, Genetic & Hereditary Disorders, Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Lewy-body dementia (LBD), Movement Disorders Emergencies, Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Myoclonus, Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders, Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Rare/Uncommon Movement Disorders, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)/Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD), Speech Disorders, Speech Therapy, Stiff Person syndrome (SPS), Therapies-Other, Tics/Tourettes syndrome (TS), Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET) 870 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1087/MDS-ES-Train-the-Trainer-Program-for-Speech-and-Language-Therapists---Trainer-Application https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26ESTTP_202x10892189.png https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26ESTTP_734x404318891.jpg 2026-09-17T00:00:00 2026-09-18T00:00:00 Salerno <p><br></p><p><br></p> MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ESTTP In-Person Training Schedule_no faculty_16032026115934.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="87" height="87" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1747846457039_21052025115416.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><strong>Course Schedule</strong><strong> </strong><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><strong> </strong><!--[if !vml]--><img width="98" height="98" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1747846457070_21052025115417.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><!--[endif]--><strong>Course Faculty</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">Application</span></em></strong><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);"> <em><strong>Deadline:</strong></em></span><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);"><strong> </strong>April 30, 2026</span></em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>TRAIN THE TRAINER FOR SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPISTS: BACKGROUND</strong></p><p>The MDS Train the Trainer Program (TTP) will occur beginning in mid-2026 and ending in mid-2027 using the Train the Trainer education model, wherein MDS provides centralized curriculum, resources, training and support to regionally identified trainers, who in turn utilize these materials to prepare and implement training programs for allied health professionals in their local languages and organizations.<br><br><strong>PROGRAM OVERVIEW</strong><br>The MDS-ES Train the Trainer Pilot Program occurs from June 2026 – July 2027.<br><br><strong><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">Accepted Trainers must complete all components of the MDS-ES Train the Trainer Program outlined below.</span></strong><br><br></p><ul><li><strong>Online Education: June – September 2026</strong><br>Participate in online lectures and discussion. Additional information on dates and format will be shared during the orientation call.<br><em>Supplemental online modules will be provided to attendees. It is expected that all attendees planning to apply for the in-person Train the Trainer Program</em><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><em><strong><span style="color:rgb(184, 49, 47);"> </span></strong></em></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em>for Speech and Language Therapists complete these online modules.</em></span><br><br></li><li><strong>In-Person Workshop: September 17-18, 2025 – Salerno, Italy</strong><br>Required in-person workshop scheduled for September 17-18, 2026 in Salerno, Italy. MDS will provide travel support for Trainers to participate in person.<br><em>IMPORTANT: In-person participation at the Workshop is <strong><u>mandatory</u></strong> for acceptance in the program. If you cannot attend the Workshop, please do not apply for the program.</em><br><br></li><li><strong>Discussion of Local Training Plans: September – October 2026</strong><br>Trainers will present and discuss their Local Training Implementation Plans with a faculty mentor prior to implementation.<br><br></li><li><strong>Implementation of Local Training Program: November 2026 – July 2027</strong><br>Trainers prepare and implement the local training programs in their home institutions or other appropriate setting. Trainers must complete the training and required event reporting before the end of July 2027.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>1. Describe the specific communication and swallowing needs of patients with Movement Disorders</p><p>2. Indicate and discuss the most appropriate assessment tools -clinical and instrumental- to use for communication and swallowing problems of patients with Movement Disorders</p><p>3. Integrate information and propose a treatment plan based on evidence and Movement Disorders-specific clinical needs</p><p>4. Evaluate and revise the management of communication and swallowing </p><p>5. Plan and present a local training program to transfer learning to colleagues</p><p><br><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>The MDS-ES Train the Trainer Program is intended for speech and language therapists residing within the MDS-European Section.<br><br><em>Eligible applicants must:</em></p><ul><li>Be a credentialed allied health professional with a current affiliation at a hospital, clinic, or medical school</li><li>Be a current MDS Member residing and practicing within the MDS-European Section</li><li>Have the ability to host training for allied health professionals in local institution. (Local training can be presented in English or local language.)</li><li>Provide verification of permission from Institution/Department Director to participate in MDS-ES Train the Trainer Program (June 2026 – October 2026), including in person attendance at the Training Workshop (September 17-18, 2026, Salerno, Italy)</li><li>Provide verification of ability and permission to coordinate and implement a local training session at home institution or appropriate national society event (November 2026 – July 2027)</li></ul> Salerno 0 /Courses/Train-the-Trainer-Program-for-Speech-and-Language-Therapists---Trainer-Application.htm Train the Trainer Program for Speech and Language Therapists - Trainer Application 2026-03-16T15:01:21.190 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Health Professional-Speech English Europe In-Person Italy
School for Young Neurologists
In-PersonEurope
London, United Kingdom, UK
Jul 16, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026
Foundational / Beginner
1086 <p>The MDS-ES School for Young Neurologist is designed for young neurologists and early-career movement disorder specialists who wish to deepen their expertise in the field of movement disorders, with particular focus on clinical examination, diagnosis and treatment. The program offers a comprehensive overview of main movement disorders and of recent developments on genetics, digital health and treatment with device aided therapies. Teaching will be delivered by internationally known experts from specialized movement disorder centre.<strong></strong><strong></strong></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-Surgical 1260 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1086/MDS-ES-School-for-Young-Neurologists https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26ESSYN_202x108554660.png https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26ESSYN_734x404520523.jpg 2026-07-16T00:00:00 2026-07-18T00:00:00 London, United Kingdom <p><br></p><p><br></p> MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Course%20Agenda%20MDS%20ES%20SYN%20London%20NO%20Faculty_11032026080456.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><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Course%20Agenda%20MDS%20ES%20SYN%20London%20NO%20Faculty_11032026080456.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong><strong> </strong></a><strong> <strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/260635929151157" 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></strong></strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/260635929151157" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><strong><strong>Travel Bursary</strong></strong></strong></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing_11032026085243.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/Faculty%20Listing_11032026085243.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of March 11, 2026 </em><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);">April </span></em><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">1, 2026</span></em><br><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);"><strong><em><span style="color: rgb(175, 38, 38);">Travel Bursary Application</span><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);"> Deadline: </span></em></strong><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">April </span></em><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">1, 2026</span></em></span></em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong> $250 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $325 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><strong>SCHEDULE OVERVIEW</strong><br>Day 1: Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 8:00 - 19:00<br>Day 2: Friday, July 17, 2026 from 8:30 - 21:30</p><p>Day 3: Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 8:00 - 13:00<br><br><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></span></p><p>St George’s University Hospital, </p><p>Blackshaw Road, SW17 0QT</p><p>London, United Kingdom</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. To perform a structured and comprehensive clinical evaluation of patients presenting with movement disorders.<br>2. To present and analyze movement disorder case histories using a structured and evidence-based approach.<br>3. To deliver accurate diagnoses in patients with common and straightforward movement disorder presentations.<br>4. To formulate and critically appraise differential diagnoses in patients with complex or atypical movement disorder presentations.<br>5. To develop, evaluate, and appropriately modify individualized management plans in accordance with current evidence and best clinical practice.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is designed for young neurologists and early-career movement disorder specialists who wish to deepen their expertise in the field of movement disorders</p> London, United Kingdom 0 /Courses/School-for-Young-Neurologists3.htm School for Young Neurologists 2026-03-11T12:01:06.837 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Clinician Fellow-Clinical Fellow-Movement Disorders Resident-Neurology Europe In-Person UK
MDS Parkinson's Disease Educational Course for Industry Professionals
In-Person
Phoenix, USA
May 23, 2026
Foundational / Beginner, Experienced / Intermediate
1082 <p>As the premier medical society in the world that focuses on movement disorders, MDS is uniquely positioned to provide a program that will help industry professionals better understand Parkinson’s disease and give them the ability to work in a more informed manner. The primary purpose of this program is to provide industry professionals with a basic knowledge of Parkinson's disease from a diagnostic and therapeutic perspective, empowering them to better understand the challenges of this disorder and its treatment.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>This program will take place on May 23, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ, USA ahead of the World Parkinson’s Congress</strong><strong></strong><em></em></p><p style="text-align:center;"><em> </em></p><p><em>*<strong>15% discount</strong> for companies who send 3+ participants and either supported the 2025 MDS International Congress or have committed support for the 2026 International Congress in Seoul, Korea </em></p> 480 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1082/MDS-Parkinson's-Disease-Educational-Course-for-Industry-Professionals https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/Copenhagen-course-LMS-image360304.png 2026-05-23T00:00:00 2026-05-23T00:00:00 Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Phoenix, Arizona <p>This activity is intended for industry professionals who work for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.</p> <p>As the premier medical society in the world that focuses on movement disorders, MDS is uniquely positioned to provide a program that will help industry professionals better understand Parkinson’s disease and give them the ability to work in a more informed manner. </p><p><br></p><p>There will be a patient/caregiver roundtable session in the program to enrich the participant’s knowledge on how PD impacts patients and their caregivers. </p><p><br></p><p>The primary purpose of this program is to provide industry professionals with a basic knowledge of Parkinson's disease from a diagnostic and therapeutic perspective, empowering them to better understand the challenges of this disorder and its treatment.</p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Registration Fees</strong></em></p><p><strong>Members: </strong>$800 USD</p><p><strong>Non-Members:</strong> $800 USD</p><p><em><br></em></p><p><em><span data-teams="true">*<strong>15% discount</strong> for companies who send 3+ participants and either supported the 2025 MDS International Congress or have committed support for the 2026 International Congress in Seoul, Korea</span> </em></p> <p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. Recognize the differential diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease</p><p>2. Discuss the clinical features of Parkinson’s disease from early to advanced stages</p><p>3. Identify the benefits, limitations and complications of currently available treatments for PD including pharmacotherapy and surgery</p><p>4. Discuss non-motor features of Parkinson’s disease</p><p>5. Identify outcome measures, unmet needs, emerging therapies, and biomarkers for Parkinson’s d</p> <p><strong>Course Director</strong></p><p>Connie Marras, MD, PhD; University of Toronto; Toronto, Canada</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Faculty</strong></p><p>To be announced soon</p> MDS Development Phoenix 0 /Courses/MDS-Parkinsons-Disease-Educational-Course-for-Industry-Professionals1.htm MDS Parkinson's Disease Educational Course for Industry Professionals 2026-02-27T15:01:10.407 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Experienced / Intermediate Industry In-Person USA
Tremor from Basic Science to Clinical Diagnosis and Therapy
In-PersonEurope
Salerno, Italy
Sep 18, 2026 - Sep 19, 2026
Experienced / Intermediate
1073 During the <em>MDS-ES Tremor from Basic Science to Clinical Diagnosis and Therapy</em> course, evidence based results and speakers’ experiences will be reviewed from the basic science and clinical points of view and will incorporate talks about newer perspective on tremor measurement with digital/AI assisted tools. Moreover, therapeutic options will be reviewed in depth, from pharmacological treatments to surgical procedures (including DBS and MRgFUS) to alternative options. Two interactive video-case sessions will be included to precipitate further discussion. Basic/Translational Neuroscience, Biomarkers, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Botulinum toxin, Clinical Trials, Deep brain stimulation, Dopaminergic medications, Etiology & Pathophysiology, Focused Ultrasound, Gene Therapies, Genetics, Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Infusion therapy, Medications for motor complications, Medications for motor symptoms, Medications for non-motor symptoms, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Rating Scales, Therapies-Pharmacological, Therapies-Surgical, Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET) 750 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1073/MDS-ES-Tremor-from-Basic-Science-to-Clinical-Diagnosis-and-Therapy https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26ESBASIC_202x108890630.png https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26ESBASIC_734x404532438.jpeg 2026-09-18T00:00:00 2026-09-19T00:00:00 Salerno <p><br></p><p><br></p> MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ESBASIC Course Schedule_02032026011833.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> <a href="https://form.jotform.com/260355109437153" 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><strong>Travel Bursary</strong></strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty Listing_LMS_02032026011858.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 March 1, 2026 </em></p><p><strong><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">Application Deadline:</span> </em></strong><em> July 1, 2026</em><br><em><strong><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">Travel Bursary Deadline:</span> </em></strong><em> July 1, 2026</em></em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong> $275 USD<br><strong>Members</strong><strong>: Junior / HP / Basic Science / No Fee:</strong> $250 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $325 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><br><br></p><p><a href="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/VISA%20STATEMENT%20CANCELLATION%20LANGUAGE_24012024041714.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to view the MDS Regional Course Cancellation Policy & Visa Assistance Information</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>SCHEDULE OVERVIEW</strong><br>Day 1: Friday, September 18, 2026 from 13:00 - 20:00<br>Day 2: Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00 - 16:30<br><br><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></p><p>Fondazione EBRIS, Salerno, Italy</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to: </p><p>1. Demonstrate how to assess tremor during patient examination</p><p>2. Associate and interpret outcomes from different sources of tremor assessment (clinical scales, electrophysiology, digital tools) </p><p>3. Plan treatment strategies for tremor syndromes (including pharmacological and surgical options) </p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroscientists and general practitioners interested in tremor.</p> Salerno 0 /Courses/Tremor-from-Basic-Science-to-Clinical-Diagnosis-and-Therapy.htm Tremor from Basic Science to Clinical Diagnosis and Therapy 2026-02-09T12:01:07.030 0 0 Experienced / Intermediate Clinician Clinician-Movement Disorder Specialist Fellow-Movement Disorders Researcher-Clinical Resident-Neurology English Europe In-Person Italy
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> </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-Surgical 1320 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1068/MDS-AS-School-for-Young-Neurologists https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AFRSYN_202x108244151.png 2026-05-01T00:00:00 2026-05-02T00:00:00 Hilton Cairo Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate MDS 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"> <strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong> </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> $25 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $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 & 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: </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 Governorate 0 /Courses/School-for-Young-Neurologists2.htm School for Young Neurologists 2026-02-05T15:01:06.970 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Clinician-General Neurologist Clinician-Movement Disorder Specialist Fellow-Clinical Fellow-Movement Disorders Resident-Neurology Africa In-Person Egypt
11th Annual Movement Disorders School for Neurology Residents
In-PersonPan America
Boston, USA
Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Foundational / Beginner
1066 <p>Led by internationally recognized movement disorder experts, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society's Pan American Section (MDS-PAS) 11th 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 /><strong></strong><strong></strong><strong></strong></p> Ataxias, Biomarkers, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Chorea/Huntingtons Disease (HD), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Drug-induced Movement Disorders/Tardive dyskinesia, Dystonia, Freezing of Gait (FOG), Functional Movement Disorders, Gait & Balance Disorders, Genetic & Hereditary Disorders, Genetics, Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Lewy-body dementia (LBD), Movement Disorders Emergencies, Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Myoclonus, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Rare/Uncommon Movement Disorders, Rating Scales, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)/Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD), Stiff Person syndrome (SPS), Tics/Tourettes syndrome (TS), Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET) 840 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1066/MDS-PAS-11th-Annual-Movement-Disorders-School-for-Neurology-Residents https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/24PASSNR_202x108212056.png https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26PASSNR_734x404275597.jpeg 2026-09-12T00:00:00 2026-09-13T00:00:00 Renaissance Boston Seaport District, Boston, Massachusetts <p><br></p><p><br></p> <p>This program is made possible with support from the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.</p><p><img src="https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/SupportImages/21SNR-mjff-logo530882.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p>And their generous giving partners:<br><br><img data-fr-image-pasted="true" src="https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/SponsorImages/21SNR-Edmond-J.-Safra-Foundation-Logo694865.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><br><br></p><p><em>While our generous sponsors make our educational offering possible, their support does not influence content, perspective, or panelist selections.</em></p> MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26PASSNR Course Schedule_05032026022302.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_24022026122848.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 March 5, 2026 </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);">July </span></em><em><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);">1, 2026</span></em></p><p><br><strong>SCHEDULE OVERVIEW</strong><br>Day 1: Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 8:00 - 20:00<br>Day 2: Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 8:00 - 13:00<br><br><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></span></p><p>Renaissance Boston Seaport District<br>606 Congress Street, Boston, MA, 02210 </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.<br><br><strong>PARTICIPANT VIDEO CASE COMPETITION</strong></p><p>Selected participants are strongly encouraged to submit an interesting case for consideration to be presented at the Video Case Competition. The goal of this session is for participants to learn how experts approach challenging cases. The winner will be awarded free registration to the next PAS Regional Congress or MDS International Congress.</p> Boston 0 /Courses/11th-Annual-Movement-Disorders-School-for-Neurology-Residents.htm 11th Annual Movement Disorders School for Neurology Residents 2026-02-03T12:01:09.140 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Resident Resident-Neurology Resident-Other English Pan America In-Person USA
School for Device Aided Therapies in Parkinson’s Disease
In-PersonAsia / Oceania
Bangkok, Thailand
May 06, 2026 - May 07, 2026
Experienced / Intermediate
1070 <p>The <em>MDS-AOS School for Device Aided Therapies in Parkinson’s Disease</em> aims to cultivate the next generation of experts in DBS and infusion therapy for PD, providing them with a comprehensive overview, case-based discussion and hands-on workshop in DBS and infusion therapy in PD. This year's school will start with the basics and then discuss recent updates of DBS and infusion therapy in PD.<br /><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 22, 2026</strong></span><strong></strong><strong></strong></p> Clinical Trials, Deep brain stimulation, Focused Ultrasound, Gene Therapies, Infusion therapy, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Therapies-Surgical 690 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1070/MDS-AOS-School-for-Device-Aided-Therapies-in-Parkinson’s-Disease https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AOSNMOD_202x108589130.png 2026-05-06T00:00:00 2026-05-07T00:00:00 King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok <p><br></p><p><br></p> MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AOSNMOD Course Schedule_03032026102610.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_02032026012240.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 March 1, 2026</em><br><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members: </strong>$200 USD<br><strong>Junior & No-Fee Members: </strong>$150 USD<br><strong>Non-Members: </strong>$200 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><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></span></p><p>King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital</p><p>Bangkok, Thailand<br><br></p><p><strong>SCHEDULE OVERVIEW<em> </em></strong></p><p>Day 1: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 8:15 - 17:10<br>Day 2: Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 8:30 - 17:20</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to: </p><p>1. Develop the multi-disciplinary team for deep brain stimulation and infusion therapy</p><p>2. Classify the candidates of deep brain stimulation and infusion therapy</p><p>3. Compare the various targets for deep brain stimulation and choose the best target for subjects</p><p>4. Act initial programming and troubleshooting in patients with deep brain stimulation and those with infusion therapy</p><p>5. Act with deep brain stimulation programmer and infusion pump during hands-on workshops</p><p>6. Establish a local and international network of young clinicians and researchers, fostering collaborations and facilitating future research in the field of deep brain stimulation</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>The target audience is clinicians, movement disorder specialists, fellows, neurology residents, clinical researchers, and clinical nurse specialists.<br><br></p> Bangkok 0 /Courses/School-for-Deep-Brain-Stimulation-and-Infusion-Therapy-in-Parkinsons-Disease.htm School for Device Aided Therapies in Parkinson’s Disease 2026-01-29T12:01:06.523 0 0 Experienced / Intermediate Clinician Clinician-Movement Disorder Specialist Fellow Fellow-Clinical Fellow-Movement Disorders Health Professional-Clinical Nurse Specialist Researcher-Clinical Resident-Neurology English Asia / Oceania In-Person Thailand
A Comprehensive Review of Movement Disorders for the Clinical Practitioner
In-PersonPan America
Aspen, USA
Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 30, 2026
Foundational / Beginner
CME Credits:18.751063 <p>The Aspen Course is a unique opportunity for those early career movement disorders specialists, in particular Movement Disorders Fellows, to advance their knowledge and evaluate their careers through advice from advanced professionals in the field. The course program will discuss the classification of these disorders, their differential diagnosis, and their treatment, covering the phenomenology, pathophysiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, genetics, and other aspects of the entire field of Movement Disorders. </p><p><em><strong>Space is limited; register early to avoid being placed on the waitlist.</strong></em><br /><br /><strong>REGISTRATION DEADLINE:<em> </em></strong>July 10, 2026</p><p><br /></p> Ataxias, Botulinum toxin, Chorea/Huntingtons Disease (HD), Clinical Trials, Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Deep brain stimulation, Dopaminergic medications, Drug-induced Movement Disorders/Tardive dyskinesia, Dystonia, Freezing of Gait (FOG), Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Infusion therapy, Lewy-body dementia (LBD), Medications for motor complications, Medications for motor symptoms, Medications for non-motor symptoms, Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Myoclonus, Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Therapies-Pharmacological, Therapies-Surgical, Tics/Tourettes syndrome (TS), Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET) 1305 18.75 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1063/A-Comprehensive-Review-of-Movement-Disorders-for-the-Clinical-Practitioner https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/24ASPEN_202x108254747.png https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26ASPEN_734x404662831.jpg 2026-07-26T00:00:00 2026-07-30T00:00:00 Aspen, Colorado <p><br></p><p><br></p> MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ASPEN%20Course%20Schedule_17122025081005.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><strong> </strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ASPEN%20Faculty%20Listing_17122025081542.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 December 16, 2025</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong> $715 USD<br><strong>Members</strong><strong>: Junior / HP / Basic Science / No Fee:</strong> $450 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $1250 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><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></span></p><p>St. Regis Aspen Hotel</p><p>315 Dean Street</p><p>Aspen, CO, USA</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to: </p><p>1. Recognize and classify parkinsonism, tremor, and other movement disorders</p><p>2. Differentiate atypical parkinsonism from Parkinson’s disease</p><p>3. Appraise treatment approaches for parkinsonism, dystonia, tremor, chorea, and other movement disorders</p><p>4. Evaluate the phenomenology and classification of functional (psychogenic) disorders</p><p>5. Formulate and classify gait disorders in parkinsonism, ataxia, and other hypokinetic or hyperkinetic movement disorders</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for clinicians, researchers, post-doctoral fellows, medical residents, medical students, allied health professionals with an interest in current clinical trends and approaches for diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders.</p><p><br></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">The tradition of the Aspen Course</span></strong><br><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong><em>"As a rite of passage every movement disorder fellow must pass through the Aspen course."</em></strong></span><br><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong> </strong></span><br><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>The legend of the Aspen course </strong></span><br><strong><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">"Anyone serious about movement disorders has taken the Aspen course at least once."</span></em></strong></p> <p>This program will take place live and in-person on July 26 – 30, 2026 at the St. Regis Hotel in Aspen, CO, USA.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The St. Regis Aspen Resort</strong></p><p>315 E. Dean Street</p><p>Aspen, CO, USA</p><p>81611</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ACCOMMODATION RESERVATIONS</strong></p><p>MDS has reserved a block of rooms at the <strong>St. Regis</strong> at a discounted rate for <strong>July 26 – 30, 2026</strong>.</p><p><strong>Deadline to book: Wednesday, June 26, 2026.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>To Reserve:</p><p><strong>Phone: </strong>1<strong> </strong>(888) - 627-7198</p><p><br></p><p>Ask for the room block under "A Comprehensive Review of Movement Disorders for the Clinical Practitioner."</p><p><strong>Online: </strong><a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1754605739063&key=GRP&app=resvlink">https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1754605739063&key=GRP&app=resvlink</a></p><p><br></p><p>If your stay is outside the dates, please call the number above to book.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CANCELLATION POLICY</strong><br>All reservations require full prepayment of room and tax, or a major credit card guarantee. Cards will be charged <strong>30 days prior to arrival.</strong><br>Cancellations <strong>more than 30 days</strong> before arrival incur <strong>no penalty</strong>.<br>Cancellations <strong>within 30 days</strong>, early departures, and no-shows <strong>forfeit all deposits</strong><em>.</em></p> Aspen 0 /Courses/A-Comprehensive-Review-of-Movement-Disorders-for-the-Clinical-Practitioner3.htm A Comprehensive Review of Movement Disorders for the Clinical Practitioner Aspen Course 2026-01-09T18:01:01.590 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Clinician Fellow-Clinical Fellow-Movement Disorders Resident-Neurology CME English Pan America In-Person USA
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Focused Workshop Parkinson’s Disease Decoded: Genes, Environment, and the Epidemiological Challenge
In-Person
Lübeck, Germany
May 08, 2026 - May 10, 2026
996 <p><strong>Parkinson’s Disease Decoded: Genes, Environment, and the Epidemiological Challenge</strong> program brings together leading experts in the field to explore the complex interplay of genetics, environmental exposures, and emerging epidemiological trends in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Through a mix of plenary lectures, interactive panel discussions, and abstract presentations, participants will gain critical insights into the biological, molecular, and clinical dimensions of PD, as well as the translational challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. <br /></p> 1200 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/996/MDS-ES-Focused-Workshop-Parkinson’s-Disease-Decoded:-Genes,-Environment,-and-the-Epidemiological-Challenge https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/image-(2)336299.png 2026-05-08T00:00:00 2026-05-10T00:00:00 Lübeck MDS Education <p><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/2026_ES%20FW_Final%20Agenda%20(02.19.2026)_23022026035556.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1758823072889_25092025125751.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a></strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/2026_ES%20FW_Final%20Agenda%20(02.19.2026)_23022026035556.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule </strong></a><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/252656355394163" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1758823100266_25092025125819.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a></strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/252656355394163" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Travel Bursary </strong><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><strong> </strong></a><strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing_11122025123435.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1758823118287_25092025125837.png" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></a></strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing_11122025123435.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of October 1, 2025 </em></p><p><em><strong>Travel Bursary Deadline:</strong></em><em><strong> </strong></em><em>December 31</em><em>, 2025</em><br><a href="https://form.jotform.com/252656076502154" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><em><strong>Abstract Submission</strong></em></em></a><em><em><strong> Deadline:</strong></em><em><strong> </strong></em><em>December 31</em><em>, 2025</em></em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong> $300 USD<br><strong>Members: Junior / HP / Basic Science / No Fee:</strong> $225 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $400 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>Audimax Lübeck,<br>University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein,<br>Lübeck, Germany</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. <strong>Evaluate the current epidemiological trends</strong> in Parkinson’s disease, including the potential global rise in incidence and the multifactorial contributors to its prevalence.<br>2. <strong>Analyze the major genetic contributors to PD</strong>, including the role of monogenic mutations and genetic risk factors (e.g., LRRK2, GBA), the known modifiers of penetrance and the influence of gene-environment interactions.<br>3. <strong>Discuss the significance of genome-wide association studies (GWAS)</strong>, epigenetic mechanisms, and transcriptomic data in advancing precision medicine approaches for PD.<br>4. <strong>Understand the pathogenic role of α-synuclein</strong>, including its interactions with mitochondrial damage, protein clearance systems, and its relevance to glial and neuronal dysfunction.<br>5. <strong>Explore the gut-brain axis and microbiota-based therapies</strong> as emerging fields in PD pathogenesis and intervention strategies.<br>6.<strong> Investigate the roles of neuroinflammation and immune response</strong>, with a focus on lipid metabolism and targeted therapeutic opportunities.<br>7. <strong>Critically appraise the use of artificial intelligence</strong> in stratifying disease trajectories and improving personalized care models for Parkinson’s disease.</p> <p>The organizers invite interested participants to submit an abstract for poster presentation during the 2026 ES Focused Workshop. Poster Presentation will occur on day 2 of the workshop, Saturday, May 9, 2026.<br><br>Abstracts should be submitted on topics that are in line with the 2026 ES Focused Workshop Program.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>ABSTRACT SUBMISSION</strong>: <a href="https://form.jotform.com/252656076502154" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://form.jotform.com/252656076502154</a></p><p><strong><em>Abstract Submission</em></strong><em><strong> Deadline:</strong></em><em><strong> </strong></em>December 31<em>, 2025</em></p> Lübeck 0 /Courses/Focused-Workshop-Parkinsons-Disease-Decoded-Genes-Environment-and-the-Epidemiological-Challenge.htm Focused Workshop Parkinson’s Disease Decoded: Genes, Environment, and the Epidemiological Challenge 2025-09-30T18:00:56.660 0 0 In-Person Germany
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