Scientific Program
2026 Theme: Understanding Aging in Movement Disorders
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Session Types
Plenary Sessions
An overview of the latest research findings relating to topics of broad interest in Movement Disorders.
Controversies in Movement Disorders
Panelists will scientifically debate “hot” topics, addressing each issue from several angles.
Presidential Lectures
Recognizes exceptional contributions in the field. Honorees share the research and topics that have most interested them through their storied careers
Highlights in Movement Disorders
Faculty will review the latest developments of the last year, focusing on the most interesting clinical and basic science updates.
Grand Rounds
MDS experts will examine patients live, so the audience can gain insights into the process of how they formulate diagnoses.
Therapeutic Plenary Sessions
The latest in state-of-the-art diagnosis and management. Watch for expert debates on relevant topics.
Themed Sessions
At each annual MDS Congress, the Congress Scientific Program Committee selects a theme that is highlighted throughout the meeting.
Parallel Sessions
In-depth summaries of new clinical and research findings, treatment options, and future strategies.
Teaching Courses
Up-to-date information on select topics, including a syllabus with a review and the presentation slides.
Applied Skills Session
Practical illustrations of techniques through video examples and faculty demonstrations.
Video Sessions
Video demonstrations that challenge you to expand your clinical skillset and approach.
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2026 Accreditation Information
Target Audience
This activity is intended for clinicians, researchers, fellows, residents, medical students, and allied health professionals with an interest in current clinical trends and approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders.
Objectives
1. Evaluate the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management options available for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
2. Discuss the diagnostic approaches and tools available for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
3. Describe the pathogenesis and neurobiology of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society designates this education activity for a maximum of 26.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty Disclosures
All individuals in control of content for this activity are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (as defined by ACCME) over the last 24 months. All relevant relationships have been mitigated in advance of the program.
Satisfactory Completion
Participants must complete an evaluation for each session they attend to receive continuing medical education credit. Your chosen session(s) must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available.
Content Validity Statement
All recommendations involving clinical medicine in MDS activities are based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the case of patients. All scientific research referred to, reported or used in CME in support or justification of patient care recommendations conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis. Activities that promote recommendations, treatment or manners of practicing medicine not within the definition of CME or are knowing to have risks or dangers that outweigh the benefits or are knowing to be ineffective in the treatment of patients do not constitute valid CME.
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