MDS-ES Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebellar Ataxias

Introduction

MDS-ES Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebellar Ataxias

Course Format

Live Online

Start Date

Mon, Jul 13, 2026

End Date

Tue, Jul 14, 2026

Program Description

The MDS-ES Diagnosis and Treatment of Cerebellar Ataxias 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.

Registration Deadline: July 10, 2026

Registration Type		Member Fee	Non-Member Fee
	Course Registration	N/A	$50.00

Contact Us

MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org

Course Overview (Course Overview, Agenda, & Fees)

Course Schedule Course Faculty

REGISTRATION FEES
MDS Members: $0 USD
Non-Members: $50 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.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Monday, July 13, 2026 | 14:00 - 17:30 CET
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 14:00 - 17:30 CET

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. Describe the key cerebellar structures, their role and appearance on MRI brain scans

2. List the most common causes of acquired, genetic and degenerative ataxias

3. Identify the best diagnostic strategy in case of cerebellar ataxia

4. Summarize current treatment options in cerebellar ataxias

INTENDED AUDIENCE

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.