January 2018

Renew Your Membership for 2018
Log in to the Members Only section of the MDS website to renew your membership for 2018. Pay by credit card or request an invoice to pay by check or wire transfer.
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2nd PAS Congress Program-At-A-Glance Now Available
 

Abstract Submission and Travel Grant Deadline Extended: January 11, 2018
The deadline for abstract submission and Travel Grant applications for the 2nd Pan American Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Congress has been extended to January 11, 2018. For full eligibility information and submission instructions, please visit the PAS Congress website.
 

International Congress Important Dates
• January 8, 2018: Abstract Submission and Housing Opens
• March 8, 2018: Abstract Submission Deadline
• March 15, 2018: Registration Opens
• April 2018: Preliminary Program Available
• August 2, 2018: Early Registration Deadline
• September 5, 2018: Final Pre-Registration Deadline

MDS Scientific Issues Committee Blog
Read the latest Society blog, Fatigue in Parkinson's Disease. Comments are welcome and new topics are posted often.

Explore the Education Roadmap
The Roadmap to Educational Resources is intended to help navigate the many available educational resources on the MDS website. Please provide feedback on your experience by completing a brief survey.
 

Download the MDS Journal Apps

Movement Disorders:
Currently available for Apple and Android devices.
 

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice: Currently available for Apple and Android devices.

Birmingham Movement Disorders Course
Birmingham, United Kingdom
March 7-9, 2018

View the complete MDS Supported and Endorsed Meetings calendar.
 

Enroll Now - New MDS Course: Improving Hospital Stays for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
FREE to Members and Non-Members
This new, interactive, self-paced course may be useful to anyone that interacts with hospitalized patients with Parkinson ’s disease including inpatient RNs, LPNs, pharmacists, house officers, and hospitalists.

MDS Fundamentals Course
FREE to Members and Non-Members
The Fundamentals Course Series consists of over 30 video presentations detailing an overview of various aspects and clinical approaches to the evaluation and management of common movement disorders. All clinicians are welcome to review this free educational opportunity, in particular residents who may be looking for information on the specialty.

Device Aided Medical Therapies for Parkinson's Disease
An online case series designed around the main practical issues involved with device aided treatments of Parkinson’s disease.
MDS Members: Free
Non-Members: $50 USD per module

Coffee Break CME
No time for CME? No Problem! Coffee Break CME  is specially designed for the busy clinician.
MDS Members: Free
Non-Members: $50 USD per module

Online Journal CME
Vol. 32.05: Vol. 32.05: "Management of Sleep Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple System Atrophy"