MDS-ES Genetic Movement Disorders for Clinicians

Introduction

MDS-ES Genetic Movement Disorders for Clinicians

Course Format

Live Online

Start Date

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

End Date

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Program Description

This 5-part online series course will provide participants with the fundamental knowledge to suspect, perform and interpret genetic testing. The educational content will further include discussion about some important topics such as differences in genetic techniques and analyses, assessment of pathogenicity and interpretation of the results, the case of “double-trouble” and the importance of back-phenotyping. This online course will incorporate case presentations from junior delegates to ensure a highly interactive program.

Registration is now open for the Genetic Movement Disorders for Clinicians online course!

Contact Us

MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org

Course Overview (Course Overview, Agenda, & Fees)

Course Schedule Course Faculty

REGISTRATION FEES
Members: $0 USD
Non-Members: $25 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

Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 16:00 - 17:30 CET

Thursday, February 20, 2025| 16:00 - 17:30 CET

Thursday, February 27, 2025| 16:00 - 17:30 CET
Thursday, March 6, 2025 | 16:00 - 17:30 CET

Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 16:00 - 17:30 CET

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. Identify the most common genetic movement disorders

2. Describe the most appropriate genetic analyses to perform in selected cases

3. Summarize and remark on the genetic reporting

4. Describe the main issue with regards to genetic analysis

5. Compare genetic findings to assess pathogenicity and relevance to the clinical phenotype

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This activity is intended for Clinician and Faculty Movement Disorder Specialist, Movement Disorder and Clinical Fellows, Neurology Residents and Genetic Counseling Health Professionals.