Clone of 2025 Course Application | In Person | MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists

COURSE APPLICATION: MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists

Course Dates: May 1-2, 2026 | Cairo, Egypt
Applications close: February 20, 2026

Recommended Audience
This course is intended for movement disorder specialists, general neurologists, clinicians, senior residents and post-graduate students interested in specializing in movement disorders.

Eligibility
- Resident of a country within the MDS-African Region
Have you previously attended an IN-PERSON MDS School for Young Neurologists?*

YesNo
Please list course title and year*
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Degree (MD, PhD, etc.)*
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ClinicianFellowAllied Health ProfessionalResearcherResidentStudent
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Teaching/Tertiary HospitalUniversity HospitalPrivate HospitalPrivate PracticeGovernment HospitalOther
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Are you currently a member of MDS?*

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Specialty Information
Are you currently enrolled in a general neurology training program?*

Yes, I am currently enrolled in a general neurology training program.No, I have completed general neurology training.No, I have not started general neurology training.
Have you studied at a specialist Movement Disorders center?*

Yes, I have or am currently studying at a Movement Disorders center.Not yet, I have not yet studied at a Movement Disorders center, but I will do so as part of my training.No, I do not have the opportunity to study at a Movement Disorders center.
Please select the option that best describes your specialization.*

Definitely planning to specialize in Movement Disorders.Considering specializing in Movement Disorders.Not considering specializing in Movement Disorders.
Please provide a brief paragraph explaining your interest in attending this course (MAXIMUM 150 words):*

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

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The Schools for Young Neurologists include an opportunity for students to present a case presentation.

Bring Your Own Case - Video Case Presentations from Students
Friday, May 1 from 17:15 – 20:15 Local Time

Please let us know if you are planning to prepare and present a case.
Will you be able to prepare a case presentation for the "Bring Your Own Case" session?*

YesNoUnsure at this time
Travel Bursary
Please submit the information below in order to be considered for a travel bursary award to attend the MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists in Cairo, Egypt from May 1-2, 2026.

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-AS School for Young Neurologists.

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 MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists. However, MDS cannot guarantee that attendees will not be exposed to or contract a Communicable Disease at the MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists. Further, due to the nature of the facilities, services and programs offered at the MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists, participants understand that attending the MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists 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 as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the city of Cairo, the Country of Egypt, 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 MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists 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 MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists may result from the actions, omissions or negligence of themselves and others, including, but not limited to, MDS-AS, its officers, employees, contractors, agents, representatives, sponsors, other participants, and any owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists (“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 MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists.

2. Travel Requirements: Attendee understands the travel requirements to enter & exit Egypt 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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COURSE APPLICATION: MDS-AS School for Young Neurologists

Specialty Information

Application Requirements

Travel Bursary