Career Resources
Take the next steps to further your career in Movement Disorders, whether you are just beginning or a seasoned expert.
Postings: Open Opportunities
View current or submit new employment opportunities, fellowship programs and grant funding applications. These external listings are submitted by the offering institutions.
Earn the MDS Career Development badge
Gain the specialty skills to advance your career as a Movement Disorders professional.
Master practical approaches to skills like statistics, collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, grant writing, more effective mentorship, and much more, led by leaders in the field.
✪ For Members only
MDS Young Members Group
Join the network of up-and-coming professionals for opportunities to advance your career and make a bigger impact on the Society and the field.
Programs for Young Professionals
LEAP Leadership Program
A prestigious leadership training program to support the growth, development and success of young movement disorder specialists.
Visiting Trainee Grants
Joint Fellowship Program for Huntington’s Disease Training
Schools for Young Neurologists
School for Neurology Residents
Peer Review Mentoring Program
Movement Disorders Fundamentals
Gain a thorough understanding of the foundational topics in the field. World-renown experts lead 17 interactive modules — each of which is comprehensive, but can be completed in less than 1 hour.
100+ Translations
All modules include a complete transcript, which can be translated into 100+ languages*
Networking Opportunities
MDS Congresses are a dynamic opportunity to meet professionals at all levels across the field.
Each meeting provides speicialized networking events, Q&As with Society leaders, career support sessions, and more.
Regional Congresses:
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— Indu Subramanian
“You meet some of the most brilliant minds who are all trying to help the same problems and to share ideas.”
Regional Career Resources
Each regional section offers support for your career, including education and training grants for professionals at various stages in their careers.
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—Prof. Njideka Okubadejo
“The single most important career decision for me has been engaging with the MDS.”
Additional Tools and Materials
"How to Become a Successful Movement Disorder Specialist"
A presentation by Prof. Claudia Trenkwalder during the 2017 MDS Congress.
Leadership Spotlights
Hear about the careers and advice from women leaders in the field. Coordinated by the Women in Movement Disorders Special Interest Group.
