Course Schedule 
Travel Bursary 
Course Faculty
Schedule as of January 27, 2026
Application/Travel Bursary Deadline: February 20, 2026
REGISTRATION FEES
Members: $25 USD
Non-Members*: $150 USD
*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.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Recognize the clinical characteristics of different types of movement disorders in both adults and children.
- Perform a comprehensive assessment, including history taking and neurological examination, of patients with movement disorders.
- Identify the various etiologies underlying different types of movement disorders.
- Recognize best practices in the management of movement disorders, including advanced therapies.
- Develop a structured approach to the use of botulinum toxin for the treatment of dystonia and other movement disorders.
- Recognize challenges in the management of patients with movement disorders in Africa and tailor treatment strategies to individual patient needs.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
The MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists is intended for young neurologists within five years of their completion of general neurological training who are interested in specializing in movement disorders, and young neurologists who are already training in movement disorders.
