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  • COURSE APPLICATION: MDS-AS Hyperkinetic and Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Course for Neurologists

    Course Dates: November 18-19, 2026 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

  • Applications close: Tuesday, September 8, 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 

    Registration Fees:

    Members: $20 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 session.

  • Have you previously attended an IN-PERSON MDS Course?*
  • Primary Role*
  • Primary Setting*

  • Are you currently a member of MDS?*

  • Specialty Information

  • Do you occupy a teaching/leadership role within your institution?*

  • Do you currently treat patients with movement disorders?*

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  • Travel Bursary

  • Please submit the information below in order to be considered for a travel bursary award to attend the MDS-AS Hyperkinetic and Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Course for Neurologists from November 18-19, 2026.

    In order to be eligible to receive a bursary, you must reside within the MDS African Section.

    NOTE: Travel bursaries for this course are intended to supplement travel and participation to both the MDS-AS Hyperkinetic and Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Course for Neurologists and the AFAN AEN Joint Congress.

  • Would you like to apply for a travel bursary?*
  • Will your institution assist with travel expenses to attend the course?
  • If you receive a travel bursary, do you intend to participate in the AFAN AEN Joint Congress in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from November 20-22, 2026?*

  • 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 Hyperkinetic and Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Course for 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 Hyperkinetic and Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Course for Neurologists. However, MDS cannot guarantee that attendees will not be exposed to or contract a Communicable Disease at the MDS-AS Hyperkinetic and Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Course for Neurologists. Further, due to the nature of the facilities, services and programs offered at the MDS-AS Hyperkinetic and Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Course for Neurologists, participants understand that attending the MDS-AS Hyperkinetic and Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Course for 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 Addis Ababa, the Country of Ethiopia, 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 Hyperkinetic and Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Course for 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 Hyperkinetic and Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Course for Neurologistss 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 Hyperkinetic and Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Course for 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 Hyperkinetic and Hypokinetic Movement Disorders Course for Neurologists.

     

    2. Travel Requirements: Attendee understands the travel requirements to enter & exit Ethiopia 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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