Courses

School for Young Neurologists

In-PersonAfrica

Pretoria, South Africa

Nov 15, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025

Foundational / Beginner

984<p>The <em>MDS-African Section School for Young Neurologists</em> 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, have the opportunity to examine patients with movement disorders, engage in a differential diagnosis with international experts, and be involved in group case discussions.</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-Surgical9000.000001-01-01https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/984/MDS-AS-School-for-Young-Neurologistshttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/25AFRSYN_202x108984707.pnghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/25AFRSYN_734x404384053.jpg2025-11-15T00:00:002025-11-16T00:00:00Pretoria, South Africa<p><br></p><p><br></p>MDS Education<p><strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/FOR%20LMS_SYN%20Course%20Schedule_Updated_6.26_16072025090929.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/FOR%20LMS_SYN%20Course%20Schedule_Updated_6.26_16072025090929.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>&nbsp;Course Schedule&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</a><a href="https://form.jotform.com/251276163442151" 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/251276163442151" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Travel Bursary&nbsp;</strong></a><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong> <a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing_16072025092625.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_16072025092625.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of June 26, 2025</em></p><p><strong><em><span style="color: rgb(175, 38, 38);">Application/Travel Bursary Deadline:</span>&nbsp;</em></strong>August 22<em>, 2025</em></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>An approach to improving diagnostic skills of the commonest movement disorders: Dystonia, Tremor, Chorea, Functional disorders.</li><li>Understanding of the management of motor and non-motor dysfunction in Parkinson&rsquo;s disease.</li><li>Use of botulinum toxin in the treatment of dystonia.</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This MDS-Africa School 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>Pretoria, South Africa0/Courses/School-for-Young-Neurologists1.htmSchool for Young Neurologists2025-05-14T18:00:59.32700Foundational / BeginnerClinicianClinician-General NeurologistFellow-ClinicalFellow-Movement DisordersResident-NeurologyAfricaIn-Person