MDS-AS African Multicenter Movement Disorder Grand Rounds

Introduction

MDS-AS African Multicenter Movement Disorder Grand Rounds

Course Format

Live Online

Start Date

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

End Date

Thu, Dec 17, 2026

Program Description

The MDS-AS African Multicenter Movement Disorder Grand Rounds aims to provide education in the field of movement disorders as well as mentor students from regional organizing centers. The course consists of 3-independent sessions organized in collaboration by multiple centers across the African region. Cases from the organizing centers and participants will be featured. This course covers fundamental movement disorder topics taught by internationally renowned movement disorder experts.

Registration Deadlines: Session 1: August 19, 2026 / Session 2: October 21, 2026 / Session 3: December 16, 2026

Contact Us

MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org

Course Overview (Agenda & Fees)

Course Schedule Course Faculty

Schedule as of June 18, 2026

REGISTRATION FEES
Members & Non-Members: $0 USD

COURSE SCHEDULE
Session 1: Treatable hyperkinetic Movement Disorders: Do not miss

Thursday, August 20, 2026: 16:00 – 18:35 EEST

Session 2: Parkinson’s Disease and Its Mimics: How to differentiate

Thursday, October 22, 2026: 16:00 – 18:35 EEST
Session 3: Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders: Clinical and imaging clues of diagnosis

Thursday, December 17, 2026: 16:00 – 18:35 EEST

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. Identify possible pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies of PD and atypical parkinsonisms

2. Identify treatable causes of movement disorders

3. Identify and diagnose hyperkinetic movement disorders and manage appropriately

4. Identify clinical and investigational clues to diagnose movement disorders

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for movement disorder specialists, general neurologists, movement disorders fellows, and residents.