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Genetics in Movement Disorders in Asia
Live Online
Aug 01, 2026 - Aug 02, 2026
Experienced / Intermediate, Expert / Advanced
1108 <p><em>The Genetics in Movement Disorders in Asia </em>course is a two-day intensive online course that provides a comprehensive overview of the rapidly evolving field of genetics within movement disorders. Participants will explore the clinical application of ACMG guidelines and the interpretation of complex genetic reports alongside deep dives into the genetic foundations of Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonism, dystonia, chorea, and ataxia. The program further addresses specialized topics such as mitochondrial disorders, epilepsy dyskinesia syndromes, and the critical role of genetic counseling in clinical practice, concluding with a "Case Parade" to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.</p><p><strong>REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 28, 2026</strong></p> Ataxias, Chorea/Huntingtons Disease (HD), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Dystonia, Genetic & Hereditary Disorders, Genetics, Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) 420 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1108/Genetics-in-Movement-Disorders-in-Asia https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AOS-genetics_202x108344579.jpg 2026-08-01T00:00:00 2026-08-02T00:00:00 MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/UPDATED_MDS-AOS Genetics - Course Agenda_29042026113721.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="87" height="87" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1777479221796_29042026111341.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/UPDATED_MDS-AOS Genetics - Course Agenda_29042026113721.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong> </strong><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><strong> </strong><!--[if !vml]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty Listing (w Photos)_29042026120327.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="98" height="98" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1777479221890_29042026111342.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty Listing (w Photos)_29042026120327.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of April 29, 2026</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>MDS Members: </strong>$0 USD<br><strong>Non-Members: </strong>$50 USD<br><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><br></p><p><strong>Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026</strong></p><p><em><br>Day 1: Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 08:00 – 11:25 (IST)</em></p><p><em>Day 2: Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 08:00 – 11:30 (IST)</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>To convert to your local time, please click here: </em><a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html </a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>1. Evaluate genetic reports using current ACMG guidelines to determine the clinical significance of identified variants.</p><p>2. Differentiate between the genetic architectures of common and rare movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease versus atypical parkinsonism or chorea.</p><p>3. Identify the clinical presentations of newer repeat expansion disorders and mitochondrial movement disorders to guide targeted testing.</p><p>4. Integrate genetic counseling principles into the diagnostic workflow to support patient and family decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for clinicians, fellows, neurology residents, researchers, medical students, allied health professionals, and researchers.</p> 0 /Courses/Genetics-in-Movement-Disorders-in-Asia.htm Genetics in Movement Disorders in Asia 2026-05-01T12:01:15.813 0 0 Experienced / Intermediate Expert / Advanced Live Online Genetics Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders Other Movement Disorders Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders
MDS Case Presentation: Freezing of Gait (FOG) Considerations for Personalized Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease
On Demand
15 Minutes
Foundational / Beginner
942 This brief 15 minute case presentation will provide the learner with an opportunity to accept the role of a decisive clinician regarding a clinical case involving a patient with freezing of gait. Care Models, Freezing of Gait (FOG), Occupational Therapy, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Therapies-Other Becky Farley, PhD, MS, PT 15 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/942/MDS-Case-Presentation:--Freezing-of-Gait-(FOG)-Considerations-for-Personalized-Rehabilitation-in-Parkinson’s-Disease https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/Case-based-Series866197.jpg 2026-04-15T00:00:00 2029-04-15T00:00:00 MDS Education <p><strong>FACULTY</strong></p><p>Becky Farley, PhD, MS, PT - Parkinson Wellness Recovery, Tucson, AZ, 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. Develop a step-by-step diagnostic approach to a wide spectrum of movement disorders based on clinical history, phenomenology and investigation findings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for clinicians, other health professionals, researchers, policy makers from throughout the world, both MDS members and non-members, who interact with patients living with Movement Disorders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS</strong></p><p>1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.</p><p>2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher).</p><p>3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher.</p><p>4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).</p><p>5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.</p> 0 /Courses/MDS-Case-Presentation--Freezing-of-Gait-FOG-Considerations-for-Personalized-Rehabilitation-in-Parkinsons-Disease.htm MDS Case Presentation: Freezing of Gait (FOG) Considerations for Personalized Rehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease 2026-04-20T12:00:57.703 0 0 Foundational / Beginner On-Demand Care Models Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Therapies-Other
Clinical Neurophysiology in Movement Disorders: A Foundational Guide, Its Value and Role
Live Online
Sep 11, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026
Experienced / Intermediate
1095 <p><em>This course is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Mark Hallett, MD (1943–2025)</em><br /><br />The MDS-PAS Clinical Neurophysiology in Movement Disorders: A Foundational Guide, Its Value and Role online course offers a focused overview of clinical neurophysiology in movement disorders, emphasizing practical application in diagnosis and management. Through expert-led case-based lectures, live case discussions, and interactive Q&A sessions, participants will review basic neurophysiological principles relevant to tremor, myoclonus, parkinsonism, dystonia, functional movement disorders, and advanced therapies such as botulinum toxin injections and deep brain stimulation. The course also introduces emerging technologies and practical considerations for implementing clinical neurophysiology in movement disorders practice.</p><p> </p><p><strong>REGISTRATION DEADLINE:</strong></p> Biomarkers, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Botulinum toxin, Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Deep brain stimulation, Dystonia, Functional Movement Disorders, Genetics, Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Myoclonus, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Rating Scales, Therapies-Pharmacological, Therapies-Surgical, Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET) 480 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1095/MDS-PAS-Clinical-Neurophysiology-in-Movement-Disorders:-A-Foundational-Guide,-Its-Value-and-Role https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26PAS-Neurophysiology_202x108971232.jpg https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26PAS-neurophys_734x404_resize686155.jpg 2026-09-11T00:00:00 2026-09-12T00:00:00 <p><strong>ACCREDITATION STATEMENT</strong></p><p>This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT</strong></p><p>The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society designates this activity for a maximum of <em>8</em> <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™</em>. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>FACULTY DISCLOSURE</strong></p><p>All individuals in control of content for this activity are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (as defined by the ACCME) over the last 24 months. Disclosure information is available <strong><s>HERE</s></strong>. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated in advance of this program.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SATISFACTORY COMPLETION</strong></p><p>Participants must complete an evaluation for each session they attend to receive continuing medical education credit. Your chosen session(s) must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit for individual sessions is not available.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONTENT VALIDITY STATMENT</strong></p><p>All recommendations involving clinical medicine in MDS activities are based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the case of patients. All scientific research referred to, reported or used in CME in support or justification of a patient care recommendations conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis. Activities that promote recommendations, treatment or manners of practicing medicine not within the definition of CME or are knowing to have risks or dangers that outweigh the benefits or are knowing to be ineffective in the treatment of patients do not constitute valid CME.</p><p><br></p> MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Online Course Schedule_14042026113351.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 TBD_14042026113326.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 April 14, 2026</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">REGISTRATION FEES</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br><strong>Members:</strong> $0 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong> $50 USD</span></p><p>*<em>Non-members wishing to </em><a href="https://www.movementdisorders.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>apply for MDS Membership</em></a><em> 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><strong>SESSION OVERVIEW</strong><br>Day 1: September 11, 2025; 13:00 EDT<br>Day 2: September 12, 2025; 9:00 EDT<br><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to: </p><ol><li>Perform basic clinical neurophysiology studies to recognize movement disorders of peripheral origin.</li><li>Recognize the neurophysiological characteristics of common movement disorders, such as tremor, myoclonus, dystonia, Parkinsonism, and functional movement disorders.</li><li>Utilize neurophysiology to guide treatment decisions, including botulinum toxin injections and deep brain stimulation.<br><br></li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for movement disorder specialists, general neurologists, clinical fellows, movement disorder fellows, neurology residents, researchers and nurse practitioners.</p> 0 /Courses/Clinical-Neurophysiology-in-Movement-Disorders-A-Foundational-Guide-Its-Value-and-Role.htm Clinical Neurophysiology in Movement Disorders: A Foundational Guide, Its Value and Role 2026-04-15T09:49:37.660 0 0 Experienced / Intermediate Live Online Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders Other Movement Disorders Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Therapies-Pharmacological Therapies-Surgical
Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebellar Ataxias
Live Online
Jul 13, 2026 - Jul 14, 2026
Foundational / Beginner
1093 The <em>MDS-ES Diagnosis and Treatment of </em><em>Cerebellar </em><em>Ataxias</em> online course will firstly cover the basics such as the cerebellar functional anatomy and the clinical examination of an ataxia patient, after which the comprehensive diagnostic approach and therapeutic management strategies will be presented and discussed.<br /><br /><strong>Registration Deadline:</strong> July 10, 2026 Ataxias, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Clinical Trials, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Etiology & Pathophysiology, Exercise, Genetics, Neuroimaging, Non-invasive stimulation, Nutritional Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Other Movement Disorders, Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Psychiatry, Psychology/Psychotherapy, Sexual Health, Social Work, Speech Therapy, Therapies-Other, Therapies-Pharmacological 480 0.00 https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1093/MDS-ES-Diagnosis-and-Treatment-of-Cerebellar-Ataxias https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26ESMD_202x108282855.png https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26ESMD_734x404693440.jpg 2026-07-13T00:00:00 2026-07-14T00:00:00 MDS Education <p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ESMD Online Course Schedule_no faculty_07042026112836.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/1733945513728_11122024013152.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ESMD Online Course Schedule_no faculty_07042026112836.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong> </strong><strong> </strong> <a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty Listing_LMS_07042026112812.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/1733945513883_11122024013153.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 125px; height: 125px;"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty Listing_LMS_07042026112812.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(184, 49, 47);"><br></span></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>MDS Members: </strong>$0 USD<br><strong>Non-Members: </strong>$50 USD<br><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><strong>COURSE SCHEDULE</strong><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p>Monday, July 13, 2026 | 14:00 - 17:30 CET<br>Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 14:00 - 17:30 CET<br><br>This course will not be available on demand. All lectures will be presented live. To convert to your local time, please click here: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html </p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to: </p><p>1. Describe the key cerebellar structures, their role and appearance on MRI brain scans</p><p>2. List the most common causes of acquired, genetic and degenerative ataxias</p><p>3. Identify the best diagnostic strategy in case of cerebellar ataxia</p><p>4. Summarize current treatment options in cerebellar ataxias</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>The target audience is movement disorder specialists, general neurologists, clinical fellow, movement disorders fellows, neurology residents, physio / physical therapists, speech therapists, genetic counselors, and psychologists.</p> 0 /Courses/Diagnosis-and-Treatment-of-Cerebellar-Ataxias.htm Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebellar Ataxias 2026-04-07T15:01:09.690 0 0 Foundational / Beginner Live Online Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools Etiology & Pathophysiology Other Movement Disorders Therapies-Other Therapies-Pharmacological
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