1st Middle East School For Young Neurologists

he 1st Middle East School for Young Neurologists has been rescheduled for October 2-3, 2017. 

Course Description:
The MDS-AOS Middle East School for Young Neurologists is an opportunity for young neurologists in accredited training programs who are interested in specializing in Movement Disorders to receive in-depth instruction from internationally-recognized Movement Disorders experts.

Students will attend large lectures and panel discussions with question and answer sessions and will have the opportunity to examine patients with movement disorders and engage in a differential diagnosis with the international experts. Students will present their own case-study videos to small groups for discussion and critique, and will be involved in group presentations and case discussions. Topics will focus on Parkinsonism, hyperkinetic disorders and complex issues in movement disorders.

This course is intended for neurologists in training who are interested in specializing in movement disorders. The aim is for a Middle Eastern and Asian audience with a particular focus on supporting young neurologists from the Middle East and AOS region. 

A working knowledge of English is required as well as working knowledge of the diagnosis and general management of various movement disorders.

Learning Objectives:
-Examine a patient with a movement disorder
-Reach a diagnosis on straightforward movement disorders cases
-Propose a differential diagnosis on more complex movement disorders patients
-Present a movement disorders case history
-Design, review and modify a patient treatment plan

Intended Physician Competency Change:
-Provide patient-centered care
-Increase medical knowledge
-Practice-based learning and improvement
-Interpersonal and communication skills
-Professionalism
-Improve professional standing
-Commitment to lifelong learning
-Evaluation of performance in practice

Recommended Audience:
This course is intended for young neurologists in accredited neurological training who are interested in specializing in Movement Disorders.