Leadership
Volunteer leaders working together across the globe to advance the MDS mission.
Central Leadership
MDS Officers International Executive Committee
Other Leadership Groups
Regional Sections Committees Task Forces Special Interest Groups Study Groups Program & Publication Oversight
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Central Leadership
The activities and management of the Society are overseen by the Central Leadership, which includes the Officers and 10 International Executive Committee (IEC) members.
Central Leadership roles, including regional leaders, are voted on every other year in a Society-wide election process.
Regional Sections
MDS Regional Sections facilitate global representation for the Society, enabling us to understand and address issues that vary across geographic location. Each Section's leadership is comprised of Officers, an Executive Committee and an Education Committee.
Group Leadership Bodies
MDS convenes more than 50 dedicated volunteer groups to advance the society's mission.
Committees
Permanent entities that that fulfill the clinical and scientific mission of the Society or run the business of the Society.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Forums for like-minded MDS members to discuss topics relevant to their focus area.
About SIGs
Task Forces
Appointed by the MDS President, with support from the Officers, to complete a specific mandate.
About Task Forces
Study Groups
Seek to collaboratively study a specific aspect of movement disorders.
Program Steering Committees
Clinical Outcome Assessments Program Committees
LEAP Steering Committee
Publication Editorial Boards
Movement Disorders
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice
Moving Along Newsletter
Working Groups
MDS also collaborates with dozens of affiliates across the globe. Leadership groups are supported by the MDS International Secretariat.