The Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Edmond J. Safra Foundation sponsored the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society Pan American Section (MDS-PAS) 10th annual Movement Disorders School for Neurology Residents, held in Denver this September. Nearly 100 neurology residents from five Pan American countries attended this free, two-day course to learn about movement disorders from leading experts. This event represented a significant milestone as the largest gathering in the program's history, reflecting growing interest in the field of movement disorders.
A Rich Two-Day Curriculum
Residents participated in a full schedule covering the spectrum of movement disorders. Day one focused on Parkinson’s disease including diagnosis, treatment, nonmotor symptoms and genetics, followed by sessions on dystonia and atypical parkinsonian syndromes. Hands-on learning continued with clinical patient rounds featuring real cases led by expert faculty. The day ended with a networking reception and a video case competition that allowed trainees to share and discuss challenging presentations.
On day two, the program shifted to hyperkinetic disorders such as tremor, myoclonus, and chorea, along with sleep-related movement disorders, ataxia, pediatric and functional movement disorders, and neuroimmunology. The course closed with a career Q&A that gave residents insight into fellowship options and future paths in the field.
Why 2025 Felt Special
This year stood out because it marked the 10th anniversary of the course, brought in nearly 100 participants and featured a curriculum that blended core topics with emerging areas in movement disorders. The strong turnout and updated content reflected the energy and momentum shaping the next generation of specialists. Over the past decade we’ve trained 1,121 participants — with many more to come!
Stay tuned for information on next year’s course on www.movementdisorders.org/MDS-PAS.