Application | In Person | MDS African Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Conference (APMC)

APPLICATION: MDS African Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Conference (APMC)

Program Dates: March 10-11, 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya
Applications close: January 22, 2025

Recommended Audience
The MDS African Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Conference (APMC) is intended for movement disorder specialists, general neurologists, clinicians, researchers, senior residents and post-graduate students involved in the care of patients with Movement Disorders across Africa. The program is designed for those seeking to enhance their clinical knowledge, practical skills, and understanding of regional approaches to the diagnosis, management, and multidisciplinary care of Movement Disorders.

Eligibility
- Resident of a country within the MDS-African Region
Have you attended an IN-PERSON MDS-AS program in the past 2 years*

YesNo
If so, please list course title and year. If not, please write N/A.*
Have you been awarded a travel bursary for an MDS-AS program in the past 2 years?*

YesNo
If so, please list course title and year. If not, please write N/A.*
First/ Given Name*
Last/ Surname*
E-mail Address*
Degree (MD, PhD, etc.)*
Gender*
Institution*
Primary Role*

Movement Disorders SpecialistGeneral NeurologistClinicianResearcherFellowAllied Health ProfessionalResidentStudent
Primary Setting*

Teaching/Tertiary HospitalUniversity HospitalPrivate HospitalPrivate PracticeGovernment HospitalOther
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Country of Residence*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Are you currently a member of MDS?*

YesNo
Please provide a brief paragraph explaining your interest in attending this conference (MAXIMUM 150 words):*

0/150
Application Requirements
Please upload your curriculum vitae (CV) in English - MAXIMUM 2 pages:*

Upload a File

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The MDS African Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Conference (APMC) includes an opportunity for attendees to present a case presentation. It is highly reccommended to prepare a case for those applying for the conference.

Bring Your Own Case - Video Case Presentations
Tuesday, March 10 from 19:30 - 21:30 Local Kenya Time
I will prepare a video case for the "Bring Your Own Case" session*

YesNoUnsure
Travel Bursary
Please submit the information below in order to be considered for a travel bursary award to attend the MDS African Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Conference (APMC).

NOTE: A MAXIMUM OF 30 TRAVEL BURSARIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CONFERENCE.

In order to be eligible to receive a bursary, you must reside within the MDS African Section.
Would you like to apply for a travel bursary?*

Yes, I would like to apply for a travel bursaryNo, I would not like to apply for a travel bursary
Will your institution assist with travel expenses to attend the course?

Yes, my institution will assist with expensesNo, my institution will not help with expensesUnsure
Please provide a statement explaining the justification of funds.
By submitting this application, you acknowledge and agree to the following statements:

1. Assumption of Risk and Liability:
Attendee assumes all risks and accepts sole responsibility for any injury (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability or expense, of any kind, that they may experience or incur in connection with attending the MDS African Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Conference (APMC).

The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society’s African Section (MDS-AS) has taken preventative measures to reduce the spread of communicable disease including, but not limited to COVID-19 (“Communicable Disease”) at the APMC. However, MDS cannot guarantee that attendees will not be exposed to or contract a Communicable Disease at the APMC. Further, due to the nature of the facilities, services and programs offered at the APMC, participants understand that attending the APMC could increase their risk of contracting a Communicable Disease.

Attendee agrees to abide by all applicable COVID-19-related requirements, advisories, policies, procedures, and protocols of the hotel and MDS as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the city of Nairobi, the Country of Kenya, and any other governmental authority for the duration of their stay.

Attendee understands the risk that they may be exposed to or infected by a Communicable Disease by attending the APMC and that such exposure or infection may result in quarantine requirements, serious illness, permanent disability and/or death. Attendee further understands that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by a Communicable Disease at the APMC may result from the actions, omissions or negligence of themselves and others, including, but not limited to, MDS, its officers, employees, contractors, agents, representatives, sponsors, other participants, and any owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the APMC (“Releasees”). ATTENDEE KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUMES ALL SUCH RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, and assumes full responsibility for their participation in the APMC.

2. Travel Requirements: Attendee understands the travel requirements to enter & exit Kenya and exit & re-entry to home country.
Visa Statement: MDS is able to provide participants with a Letter of Support and any course-related documentation needed to assist in obtaining a visa. Please note that MDS is unable to contact the Embassy on your behalf. It is the responsibility of each participant to make the necessary arrangements related to this process.
You will be notified approximately 2-3 weeks following the application deadline.

Please email the MDS International Secretariat with questions or concerns at education@movementdisorders.org.
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APPLICATION: MDS African Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Conference (APMC)

Application Requirements

Travel Bursary