MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists

Introduction

MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists

Course Format

In-Person

Start Date

Sat, Nov 15, 2025

End Date

Sun, Nov 16, 2025

Course Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Program Description

The MDS-African Section School for Young Neurologists is an opportunity for young neurologists who are interested in specializing in Movement Disorders to receive in-depth instruction from internationally recognized Movement Disorders experts. Students will attend lectures and panel discussions, have the opportunity to examine patients with movement disorders, engage in a differential diagnosis with international experts, and be involved in group case discussions.

Application Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025

Course Location

Pretoria, South Africa Click here to view location map

Contact Us

MDS Education
education@movementdisorders.org

Course Overview (Fees, Agenda, Travel Bursary)

Course Schedule Travel Bursary Course Faculty

Schedule as of March 18, 2025

Application/Travel Bursary Deadline: August 22, 2025

REGISTRATION FEES
Members: $25 USD
Non-Members*: $150 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.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

An approach to improving diagnostic skills of the commonest movement disorders: Dystonia, Tremor, Chorea, Functional disorders.
Understanding of the management of motor and non-motor dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease.
Use of botulinum toxin in the treatment of dystonia.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This MDS-Africa School is intended for young neurologists within five years of their completion of general neurological training who are interested in specializing in movement disorders, and young neurologists who are already training in movement disorders.