MDS-PAS 6th Annual Movement Disorders School for Neurology Residents

Introduction

MDS-PAS 6th Annual Movement Disorders School for Neurology Residents

Course Format

Regional Online Course

Start Date

Sat, Nov 6, 2021

End Date

Sat, Nov 6, 2021

Program Description

Led by internationally recognized movement disorder experts, the sixth annual MDS-PAS Movement Disorders School for Neurology Residents will be held virtually and offer broad education on movement disorders, the latest research, patient examinations, discussion on potential career paths in the field, and a participant video case competition.

There are eligibility requirements for this course. Please see intended audience below.

Faculty

Course Directors
Oscar S. Gershanik, MD; Institute of Neuroscience; Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN; Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Chicago, IL, USA

Faculty
Jennifer Adrissi, MD; Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center; Chicago, IL, USA
Danny Bega, MD; Northwestern University; Chicago, IL, USA
Jennifer R. L. Friedman, MD; University of California San Diego; San Diego, CA, USA
Steven J. Frucht, MD; NYU Langone; New York, NY, USA
Jennifer G. Goldman, MD, MS; Shirley Ryan Abilitylab; Chicago, IL, USA
Kathrin LaFaver, MD; Northwestern University; Chicago, IL, USA
Tiago A. Mestre, MD, MSc; University of Ottawa; Ottawa, ON, Canada
Maria Cecilia Peralta, MD; CEMIC University Hospital; Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nicolás M. Phielipp, MD; University of California Irvine; Irvine, CA, USA
Helio A. G. Teive, MD, PhD; Federal University of Parana; Curitiba, Brazil
Natalie Witek, MD, MS; Rush University Medical Center; Chicago, IL, USA

Course Purpose

The primary purpose of this course is to provide information on Parkinson's disease, Function, and Structure of Basal Ganglia, Motor features in early and advanced Parkinson’s disease, Non-motor features in Parkinson’s disease, Botulinum toxin: Science and practical application, Deep brain stimulation: Science and practical application, health care disparities and more.

A highlight of the course is the patient clinical rounds where experts examine patients with different types of movement disorders.

In addition, students are encouraged to submit their own patient case presentation, prior to the course, to be considered for the video case competition. This session will provide an opportunity for students to hear how the panel of experts evaluate cases.

To learn more about the video case competition, please CLICK HERE
This course is FREE for those that are accepted.

To view the course schedule please 'PROCEED TO COURSE'.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
1. Identify a patient with a movement disorder
2. Recognize a diagnosis on straightforward movement disorders case
3. Propose a differential diagnosis on more complex movement disorders patients
4. Summarize a movement disorders case history
5. Design, review and modify a patient treatment plan

Intended Audience

This activity is intended for
• First to fourth-year general neurology residents who are undecided on a sub-specialty
• Fourth-year medical students
• Nurse practitioners and other health care professional trainees interested in learning about movement disorders
• Those who reside within the MDS-Pan American Section that includes USA, Canada, Mexico, Central/South America and the Caribbean

Ineligibility criteria - Do not apply if you:
Reside outside of the MDS-Pan American region, which includes the USA, Canada, Mexico, Central/South American, and the Caribbean

Course Schedule

Pre-Course Lectures On-Demand October 21, 2021
Please watch the following lectures in preparation for the virtual course on November 6, 2021

Classic didactics in movement disorders: preparing you for the clinic

Duration	TOPIC/SPEAKER
25 minutes	Function and structure of the basal ganglia Jennifer Adrissi, MD
25 minutes	Motor features in early and advanced Parkinson’s disease Natalie Witek, MD
25 minutes	Non-motor features in Parkinson’s disease Cecilia Peralta, MD
25 minutes	Botulinum toxin: Science and practical application Steven J. Frucht, MD
25 minutes	Deep brain stimulation: Science and practical application Tiago Mestre, MD
25 minutes	Tremor Nicolas Phielipp, MD
25 minutes	Comprehensive care delivery model in movement disorders Jennifer Goldman, MD
25 minutes	Health care disparities Jennifer Adrissi, MD

Saturday, November 6, 2021 - Morning Session; US Central Time

Case-based learning with Questions & Answers (Q&A): The wide world of movement disorders

TIME	TOPIC/SPEAKER
7:45 – 8:00	Welcome, Introductions and Overview of Day Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN; Oscar Gershanik, MD; and Rachel Dolhun, MD

8:00 - 8:30	Parkinson’s disease: early, middle and advanced Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN
8:30 – 9:00	Atypical parkinsonism: MSA, PSP, CBS Oscar Gershanik, MD
9:00 – 9:30	Functional movement disorders Kathrin Lafaver, MD
9:30 – 9:45	Ask the Experts: on-demand lectures Classic didactics in movement disorders: preparing you for the clinic Panelists: Jennifer Adrissi, MD; Natalie Witek, MD; Cecilia Peralta, MD; Steven J. Frucht, MD; Tiago Mestre, MD; Nicolas Phielipp, MD; Jennifer Goldman, MD Moderators: Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN; Oscar Gershanik, MD

Case-based learning with Questions & Answers (Q&A): The wide world of movement disorders (continued)

9:45 – 10:15	Dystonia and Tics Steven J. Frucht, MD
10:15 – 10:45	Chorea and Ataxia Helio Teive, MD
10:45 – 11:15	Unusual movement disorders Jennifer Friedman, MD
11:15 – 11:40	BREAK

Saturday, November 6, 2021 - Afternoon Session US Central Time

TIME

TOPIC / SPEAKERS

11:45 – 14:40

Six patients with different movement disorders will join us for a clinical consultation and Q&A.

Facilitator: Danny Bega, MD

Moderators: Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN; Oscar Gershanik, MD

14:40 – 15:00

BREAK

Saturday, November 6, 2021 - Evening Session US Central Time

TIME	TOPIC/SPEAKER
15:00 – 15:45	A career in movement disorders: clinician/ educator/ investigator- you can do it all! (5 min blitz for each career track) Panelists: Oscar Gershanik, MD; Steven J. Frucht, MD; Cecilia Peralta, MD; Danny Bega, MD; Jennifer Adrissi, MD; Natalie Witek, MD; Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN Moderator: Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN
15:50 – 17:30	Student Video Case Presentations: Unusual movement disorder cases presented by select participants Audience will vote on their favorite presentation Panelists: Jennifer Friedman, MD; Tiago Mestre, MD; Helio Teive, MD Moderators: Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN and Oscar Gershanik, MD
17:30 – 17:40	Closing and course evaluation Tanya Simuni, MD, FAAN and Oscar Gershanik, MD

Hardware and Software Requirement

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.
2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)
3. Activity is best viewed on Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.
4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).
5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.
6. Allow ActiveX controls to run on your computer: If the yellow strip appears on the top of your web browser while running the Webcast, right click on it and select Allow blocked contents to run.
7. Turn the Pop-up blocker off: On the Tools menu, point to Pop-up Blocker, and then click Turn Off Pop-up Blocker

Sponsor Information

This program is made possible with support from the Edmond J. Safra Foundation.

Supporter Information

This program is made possible with support from The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Contact Us

MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org

MDS Secretariat Liaison

Nilda Toro

Interactive Sessions

The virtual course will feature eight on-demand lectures (released two weeks prior to the course), six live case-based lectures, patient clinical rounds, a panel discussion with experts about a career in movement disorders, and a participant video case competition.