Clinical Resources

School for Young Neurologists

In-Person

Belgrade

Nov 05, 2026 - Nov 07, 2026

Foundational / Beginner

1136<p>The MDS-ES School for Young Neurologist is designed for young neurologists and early-career movement disorder specialists who wish to deepen their expertise in the field of movement disorders, with particular focus on clinical examination, diagnosis and treatment. The program offers a comprehensive overview of main movement disorders and practical tips for treatable movement disorders and movement disorders in the emergency room. Teaching will be delivered by internationally known experts from specialized movement disorder centres.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>APPLICATION DEADLINE</strong>: September 4, 2026</p>Anxiety/Depression, Autonomic Dysfunction, Biomarkers, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Botulinum toxin, Clinical Trials, Cognitive impairment/Dementia, Deep brain stimulation, Dopaminergic medications, Focused Ultrasound, Gene Therapies, Genetics, Impulse Control Disorders, Infusion therapy, Medications for motor complications, Medications for motor symptoms, Medications for non-motor symptoms, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Neuropsychiatric symptoms, Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders, Psychosis, Rating Scales, Sensory disorders, Sleep Disorders, Speech Disorders, Therapies-Pharmacological, Therapies-Surgical13800.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1136/MDS-ES-School-for-Young-Neurologistshttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26ESSYN_202x108793802.pnghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26ESSYN_734x404743717.jpg2026-11-05T00:00:002026-11-07T00:00:00Belgrade<p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a class="fr-file" href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ES SYN-Belgrade_Agenda - No faculty_29072026025722.pdf" target="_blank">26ES SYN-Belgrade_Agenda - No faculty.pdf</a></p>MDS Education<p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ES%20SYN-Belgrade_Agenda%20-%20No%20faculty_29072026025722.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><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ES%20SYN-Belgrade_Agenda%20-%20No%20faculty_29072026025722.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; <strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/262094279841162" 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></strong></strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/262094279841162" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><strong><strong>Travel Bursary</strong></strong></strong></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26ESWSYN%20Faculty%20Listing_29072026092739.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/26ESWSYN%20Faculty%20Listing_29072026092739.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><em>Schedule as of &nbsp;July 29, 2026</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong>&nbsp;$250 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong>&nbsp;$325 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><strong>SCHEDULE OVERVIEW</strong><br>Day 1: Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 8:00 - 19:30<br>Day 2: Friday, November 6, 2026 from 8:15 - 19:00</p><p>Day 3: Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 8:45 - 13:00<br><br><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></span></p><p>Day 1-2: University Clinical Center of Serbia - Faculty of Medicine<br>Day 3: Venue Serbian Academy of Science and Arts</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. To perform a structured and comprehensive clinical evaluation of patients presenting with movement disorders.<br>2. To present and analyze movement disorder case histories using a structured and evidence-based approach.<br>3. To deliver accurate diagnoses in patients with common and straightforward movement disorder presentations.<br>4. To formulate and critically appraise differential diagnoses in patients with complex or atypical movement disorder presentations.<br>5. To develop, evaluate, and appropriately modify individualized management plans in accordance with current evidence and best clinical practice.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is designed for young neurologists and early-career movement disorder specialists who wish to deepen their expertise in the field of movement disorders</p>Belgrade0/Courses/School-for-Young-Neurologists4.htmSchool for Young Neurologists2026-07-30T15:36:55.84700Foundational / BeginnerIn-PersonBiomarkers &amp; Diagnostic ToolsNon-motor Symptoms/DisordersTherapies-PharmacologicalTherapies-Surgical

Essentials in Movement Disorders for Early Career Clinicians and Scientists

In-Person

Manila

Nov 24, 2026 - Nov 25, 2026

Foundational / Beginner

1134<p>This regional, in-person course will provide a structured, practical introduction to the diagnosis and management of common movement disorders for early career clinicians and scientists in the Asia&ndash;Oceania region. Through didactic lectures, interactive case discussions, patient grand rounds, debates, and abstract presentations, participants will learn to recognize key phenomenology, apply diagnostic frameworks, and implement context-appropriate treatment strategies across diverse practice settings.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">This program is in partnership with the Philippine Neurological Association (PNA)</strong></p><p><strong data-renderer-mark="true">&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION DEADLINE</strong>: November 10, 2026<strong></strong></p>Anxiety/Depression, Autonomic Dysfunction, Biomarkers, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Botulinum toxin, Chorea/Huntingtons Disease (HD), Cognitive impairment/Dementia, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS)/Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD), Dopaminergic medications, Dystonia, Exercise, Freezing of Gait (FOG), Genetics, Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders, Impulse Control Disorders, Lewy-body dementia (LBD), Medications for motor complications, Medications for motor symptoms, Medications for non-motor symptoms, Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), Myoclonus, Neuroimaging, Neuropathology, Neuropsychiatric symptoms, Non-invasive stimulation, Non-motor Symptoms/Disorders, Nutritional Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Psychiatry, Psychology/Psychotherapy, Psychosis, Rating Scales, Sensory disorders, Sexual Health, Sleep Disorders, Social Work, Speech Disorders, Speech Therapy, Therapies-Other, Therapies-Pharmacological, Tics/Tourettes syndrome (TS), Tremor/Essential Tremor (ET)6600.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1134/MDS-AOS-Essentials-in-Movement-Disorders-for-Early-Career-Clinicians-and-Scientistshttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AOSMD_202x108815301.pnghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26AOSMD_783x404811973.png2026-11-24T00:00:002026-11-25T00:00:00Manila<p><br></p><p><br></p>MDS Education<p><!--[if !vml]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AOSMD%20Agenda-NO%20FAC_22072026101619.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="87" height="87" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1784652519999_21072026114839.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AOSMD%20Agenda-NO%20FAC_22072026101619.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule&nbsp;</strong><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong><!--[if !vml]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AOSMD_Faculty%20Listing_22072026101657.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="98" height="98" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1784652520038_21072026114840.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><!--[endif]--><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AOSMD_Faculty%20Listing_22072026101657.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of July 21, 2026</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong>&nbsp;$150 USD<br><strong>Members: Junior / HP / Basic Science / No Fee:</strong>&nbsp;$100 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong>&nbsp;$200 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>Click <a href="https://s3-us-east-2.amazonaws.com/mds-lms/FroalaFiles/VISA%20STATEMENT%20CANCELLATION%20LANGUAGE_24012024041714.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to view the MDS Regional Course Cancellation Policy &amp; Visa Assistance Information</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SCHEDULE OVERVIEW</strong></p><p>Day 1: Tuesday, November 24, 2026</p><p>Day 2: Wednesday, November 25, 2026</p><p><br></p><p><strong><strong>COURSE VENUE</strong></strong></p><p>Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Manila</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:</p><p>1. Define the major categories of hypokinetic and hyperkinetic movement disorders and describe their characteristic clinical features</p><p>2. Identify key historical and examination findings that differentiate Parkinson disease and atypical parkinsonism from other movement disorders</p><p>3. Describe a stepwise approach to constructing a focused differential diagnosis and selecting appropriate basic investigations for common movement disorders in everyday practice</p><p>4. List first-line pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and rehabilitation strategies for Parkinson disease and selected hyperkinetic disorders, taking into account regional resource constraints</p><p>5. Relate emerging tools such as genetic testing and digital biomarkers to current clinical decision-making in movement disorders care</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for general neurologists, clinical fellows, neurology residents, internal medicine residents, researchers, and allied health professionals with an interest in current clinical trends and approaches for diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders.</p>Manila0/Courses/Essentials-in-Movement-Disorders-for-Early-Career-Clinicians-and-Scientists.htmEssentials in Movement Disorders for Early Career Clinicians and Scientists2026-07-29T15:00:49.62000Foundational / BeginnerIn-PersonBiomarkers &amp; Diagnostic ToolsHyperkinetic Movement DisordersNon-motor Symptoms/DisordersParkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement DisordersTherapies-OtherTherapies-Pharmacological

Exercise and Physical Activity for Patients with Parkinson's Disease

On Demand

60 Minutes

Foundational / Beginner

1132<span style="line-height:107%;">The module summarizes the definition of exercise and physical activities as well as their general health-related benefits in healthy adults. Following upon that, the evidence for the effect of specific types of exercise and physical activities as a symptomatic treatment in Parkinson&rsquo;s disease is presented. Finally, the potential disease-modifying role of exercise and physical activities is discussed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Exercise, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Therapies-OtherMiriam R. Rafferty, DPT, Phd, Mitra Rouhani, PhD, MSPT, BSPT601.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1132/Exercise-and-Physical-Activity-for-Patients-with-Parkinson's-Diseasehttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/05INTERACT-46-001-Exercise-for-PD-202x108347160.jpghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/05INTERACT-46-001-Exercise-for-PD-734x404863637.jpg2026-07-22T00:00:002029-07-22T00:00:00<p><strong>CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT</strong></p><p>The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society designates this activity for a maximum of 1 <em>AMA PRA Category 1 Credits&trade;</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 <a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Final%20Disclosure%20Block_Exercise%20&%20Physical%20Activity%20for%20Patients%20with%20MD_21072026014322.pdf">HERE</a>. 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>METHOD OF PARTICIPATION&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed in the Accreditation Statement, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your board requirement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONTENT VALIDITY STATEMENT</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>MDS Education<p><span style="background-color: null;"><strong>FACULTY</strong></span></p><p><span style="background-color: null;">Miriam Rafferty, DPT, PhD - Northwestern University - Evanston, Illinois, USA</span></p><p><span style="background-color: null;">Mitra Rouhani, PhD, MSPT, BSPT - Northwestern University - Evanston, Illinois, USA</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARNING OBJECTIVES</strong></p><p>Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:&nbsp;</p><p>1. Understand the rationale behind using exercise and physical activities as a treatment option in Parkinson&#39;s disease</p><p>2. Learn about specific types of exercise and physical activities that can be used in Parkinson&#39;s disease</p><p>3. Gain insight into the current state of the debate about the potential disease modifying effect of exercise and physical activity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for students, residents, primary care providers, internists, allied health, non-neurology specialists, and industry who have limited to no movement disorder experience.</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/Exercise-and-Physical-Activity-for-Patients-with-Parkinsons-Disease.htmExercise and Physical Activity for Patients with Parkinson's Disease2026-07-22T00:01:00.33300Foundational / BeginnerOn-DemandParkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement DisordersTherapies-Other

Function of Gait in Movement Disorders

In-Person

Seoul

Oct 03, 2026

Foundational / Beginner

1126<p><strong></strong><strong></strong></p><p>The <em>MDS-AOS Function of Gait in Movement Disorders</em> course will describe the clinical nature of gait and balance impairments and their underlying neuropathology. Recommendations for standardized measurement of gait performance in the laboratory, clinic and real-world will be highlighted. The session will culminate in an interview with a patient currently living with PD followed by a video session emphasizing critical elements that have been presented throughout the course.<strong><span style="line-height:107%;color:#1f1f1f;"></span></strong><span style="line-height:107%;color:#1f1f1f;"></span></p>Ataxias, Biomarkers & Diagnostic Tools, Exercise, Freezing of Gait (FOG), Functional Movement Disorders, Gait & Balance Disorders, Neuropathology, Nutritional Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Other Movement Disorders, Parkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease (PD), Physical Therapy/Physiotherapy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Therapies-Other3900.00https://education.movementdisorders.org/Detail/1126/MDS-AOS-Function-of-Gait-in-Movement-Disordershttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/ActivityImages/26AOSGait_202x108-(1)8201.jpghttps://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/BannerImages/26AOSGait_783x404-(1)595497.jpg2026-10-03T00:00:002026-10-03T00:00:00Seoul<p>This program is made possible with support from the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson&rsquo;s Research.</p><p><img src="https://education.movementdisorders.org/Upload/SupportImages/21SNR-mjff-logo530882.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p>MDS Education<p><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AOSGAIT%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20NO%20FACULTY_16072026093226.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="87" height="87" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1784211079286_16072026091119.png" alt="A simple red calendar icon with a grid layout, featuring two hooks at the top." data-uw-rm-alt="BE" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/26AOSGAIT%20Course%20Schedule%20-%20NO%20FACULTY_16072026093226.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Schedule</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://form.jotform.com/241136434097152" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="112" height="112" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1784211079366_16072026091119.png" alt="A red dollar bill with wings, symbolizing money in flight or financial freedom." data-uw-rm-alt="BE" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><a href="https://form.jotform.com/241136434097152" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Travel Bursary</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD_16072026093130.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img width="98" height="98" src="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/1784211079029_16072026091119.png" alt="A simple red icon depicting a person standing behind a podium." data-uw-rm-alt="BE" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></a><a href="https://d1t84l7yt030ad.cloudfront.net/FroalaFiles/Faculty%20Listing%20TBD_16072026093130.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Course Faculty</strong>&nbsp;</a> <!--[if !vml]--></p><p><br></p><p><em>Schedule as of July 15, 2026&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>Bursary Application Deadline: August 31, 2026</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION FEES</strong><br><strong>Members:</strong>&nbsp;$150 USD<br><strong>Members: Junior / HP / Basic Science / No Fee:</strong>&nbsp;$125 USD<br><strong>Non-Members*:</strong>&nbsp;$200 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>COURSE VENUE</strong></p><p>Seoul National University Hospital</p><p>101 Daehak-ro</p><p>Jongno District</p><p>Seoul, Korea&nbsp;</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 pathophysiology underlying gait dysfunction and the associated clinical manifestations during the early and later stages of Parkinson disease</p><p>2. Describe a framework for standardized gait assessment to capture dysfunction in the laboratory, clinic and real-world, leveraging advances in technology, and its applicability to early and later stages of the disease</p><p>3. Summarize exercise, training based and lifestyle interventions that target gait dysfunction during the early stages of Parkinson disease and describe a treatment plan that optimizes integration into everyday life.&nbsp;</p><p>4. Summarize innovative compensatory approaches to help people with PD cope with their gait problems based on an enriched understanding of the neurophysiology of late-stage gait deficits.</p><p>5. Gain confidence in the management of higher order, ataxia and functional gait disorders</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INTENDED AUDIENCE</strong></p><p>This activity is intended for clinicians, fellows, medical residents, medical students, translational researchers, and allied health professionals.</p>Seoul0/Courses/Function-of-Gait-in-Movement-Disorders.htmFunction of Gait in Movement Disorders2026-07-20T13:32:01.87300Foundational / BeginnerIn-PersonBiomarkers &amp; Diagnostic ToolsOther Movement DisordersParkinson Disease/Hypokinetic Movement DisordersTherapies-Other