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International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

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Membership

Join more than 11,000 clinicians, scientists and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the care of patients with movement disorders — some of the most challenging diseases to diagnose and treat.

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Why MDS?

The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) is a professional society of clinicians, scientists, and other health professionals who are interested in Parkinson’s disease and other related movement disorders. Join to:

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest information in the field
  • Expand your global interdisciplinary network
  • Have an impact on scientific advancement and clinical care worldwide
     

Membership categories |  No-fee membership options
 

Member Benefits

Leading Content 

  • Access to 2 highly ranked peer-reviewed monthly journals: Movement Disorders and Movement Disorders Clinical Practice  
  • Exclusive webinars 
  • Regular news from around the field via Society podcasts, scientific discussions, video series, and the Moving Along newsletter

Education & collaboration 

Reduced rates and the ability to apply for travel grants to:

Access to: 

Funding & Support

Access to programs that support:

  • Specialty training, fellowships, and education abroad
  • Career development and prestigious leadership training
  • Mentorship, both personally and for your center
  • Specialized consultation for clinicians in underserved areas
  • Local education / events
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Specialty Tools

*Clinical and educational use only


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6 Membership Categories:

Regular

For clinicians, other health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals in Movement Disorders.

$300 USD annually
Print version of Movement Disorders journal included

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$0 / No-fee membership
Fees waived for eligible applicants from 100+ lower-income countries. 

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Health Professional (Non-Physician)

For nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, occupational therapists, physical/physiotherapists, music therapists, speech therapists, clinical psychologists, dietitians, genetic counselors, social workers, lab technicians, and research coordinators.

$100 USD per year
with online-only access to journals
You can also add a print copy of the Movement Disorders journal for an additional $75 /year. 

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$0 / No-fee membership
Fees waived for eligible applicants from 100+ lower-income countries. 

Am I eligible?

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Basic Scientist

Individuals whose primary role is research in the fields fundamental to the study of medicine, including chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, and other sub-disciplines.

$100 USD per year
with online-only access to journals
You can also add a print copy of the Movement Disorders journal for an additional $75 /year. 

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$0 / No-fee membership
Fees waived for eligible applicants from 100+ lower-income countries. 

Am I eligible?

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Junior

For residents, fellows, and those training in healthcare or scientific research.

$0 - Free membership
with online-only access to journals

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Student

For medical students and undergraduate, master's, graduate-level, post-graduate, and PhD students in medicine and science.

$0 - Free membership
with online-only access to journals

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Retiree

For those who have retired from the field of movement disorders.

$0 - Free membership
with online-only access to journals

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Eliminating barriers with no-cost membership options

To improve the treatment of movement disorders around the globe, MDS offers no-cost membership in every member category for eligible individuals from 100+ lower-income countries, as well as for students, junior members and retirees.  

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Have questions?

View answers to frequently asked questions about MDS membership, or contact membership@movementdisorders.org.

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