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MDS Parkinson's Disease Educational Course for Industry Professionals
Course Format
In-Person
Start Date
Sat, May 23, 2026
End Date
Sat, May 23, 2026
Course Location
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Phoenix, Arizona
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Program Description

As the premier medical society in the world that focuses on movement disorders, MDS is uniquely positioned to provide a program that will help industry professionals better understand Parkinson’s disease and give them the ability to work in a more informed manner. The primary purpose of this program is to provide industry professionals with a basic knowledge of Parkinson's disease from a diagnostic and therapeutic perspective, empowering them to better understand the challenges of this disorder and its treatment.

 

This program will take place on May 23, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ, USA ahead of the World Parkinson’s Congress

 

*15% discount for companies who send 3+ participants and either supported the 2025 MDS International Congress or have committed support for the 2026 International Congress in Seoul, Korea

Registration Type Member Fee Non-Member Fee
Course Registration $800.00 $800.00
You cannot participate in this course
Faculty

Course Director

Connie Marras, MD, PhD; University of Toronto; Toronto, Canada


Faculty

Roger Barker MD, PhD; University of Cambridge; Cambridge, United Kingdom

Luc Evers, PhD; Radboud University Medical Center; Nijmegen, Netherlands

David Standaert, MD, PhD; University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, AL, USA

Jon Stoessl, CM, MD, FRCPC; University of British Columbia; Vancouver, BC, Canada

Course Purpose

As the premier medical society in the world that focuses on movement disorders, MDS is uniquely positioned to provide a program that will help industry professionals better understand Parkinson’s disease and give them the ability to work in a more informed manner. 


There will be a patient/caregiver roundtable session in the program to enrich the participant’s knowledge on how PD impacts patients and their caregivers. 


The primary purpose of this program is to provide industry professionals with a basic knowledge of Parkinson's disease from a diagnostic and therapeutic perspective, empowering them to better understand the challenges of this disorder and its treatment.


Registration Fees

Members: $800 USD

Non-Members: $800 USD


*15% discount for companies who send 3+ participants and either supported the 2025 MDS International Congress or have committed support for the 2026 International Congress in Seoul, Korea 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

1. Recognize the differential diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease

2. Discuss the clinical features of Parkinson’s disease from early to advanced stages

3. Identify the benefits, limitations and complications of currently available treatments for PD including pharmacotherapy and surgery

4. Discuss non-motor features of Parkinson’s disease

5. Identify outcome measures, unmet needs, emerging therapies, and biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease.

Intended Audience

This activity is intended for industry professionals who work for pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

Course Schedule

Industry Course Agenda AZ.pdf

Course Location

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Phoenix, Arizona USA
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Contact Us
MDS Development
development@movementdisorders.org

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