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International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society

Pan American Section (MDS-PAS)

All MDS members residing in the MDS-PAS region are automatically members of the MDS-PAS Regional Section, which provides local support and connections. 

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  Mission & Objectives

The mission of the MDS-PAS is to represent and promote the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) in Pan America. Membership of MDS-PAS is open to all members of MDS within the Pan American region.

All those with an interest in the field of Movement Disorders, who live within the region, are strongly encouraged to join the Society and thereby participate in the development of this venture. The MDS website lists the various membership categories available.

MDS-PAS aims to facilitate communication between clinicians and researchers in the region; disseminate updated knowledge about Movement Disorders; improve quality of life and independence of Movement Disorders patients and caregivers; and promote research in Movement Disorders within the region.

MDS-PAS is honored to represent the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society in the Pan American region.

  Why join?

Apply to MDS today to gain access to all MDS benefits, plus additional support from MDS-ES programs and courses that are tailored to the needs of our region. 

The MDS-ES also collaborates with partner organizations across the region, giving you broad opportunities to connect and expand your impact on the field.  

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View MDS-PAS Leadership

MDS-PAS Regional Section Secretariat Liaison 
Juliana Litvin
jlitvin@movementdisorders.org​​​​​​​

MDS-PAS Programs and Resources 

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MDS-PAS Regional Courses

View upcoming educational programs developed to meet the needs of the MDS-PAS.

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Pan American Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Congress

February 13-15, 2026
Houston, Texas, USA

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Outreach Education

Apply for funding to support local movement disorders education.

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Central American and Caribbean Working Group

A forum to discuss movement disorder topics of interest, and support education and membership recruitment in Central America and the Caribbean.

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MDS-PAS Visiting Trainee Grant Program

Funding to receive valuable movement disorders training in another country.

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LEAP Leadership Program

A leadership training program to support the growth, development and success of young movement disorder specialists.

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Train the Trainer Program

Gain tools and resources to become a Trainer and lead regional education programs.

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Featured Stories from the PAS

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MDS-PAS Affiliate Societies 

MDS encourages a continuous dialogue on a global level to bring clinicians, researchers and health practitioners together for the exchange of the latest developments in the diagnosis, treatment and research of Movement Disorders to enhance the education of physicians across the globe.

We invite neurological groups and organizations specializing in Movement Disorders to become an Affiliate Member of MDS. To apply visit, MDS Affiliate Member Society.

For any questions, please education@movementdisorders.org.

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  Argentine Neurological Society Movement Disorders Group

Argentina
Website: www.sna.org.ar

  Association of Movement Disorder Advanced Practice Providers (AMDAPP)
  Asociacion de Ciencias Neurologicas

El Salvador
Website: https://neurologiaelsalvador.com/

  Bolivian Society of Neurology

Bolivia

  Brazilian Academy of Neurology

Brazil
Website: http://abneuro.org.br

  Brazilian Association of Neurofunctional Physiotherapy (ABRAFIN)

Brazil
Website: www.abrafin.org.br

  Canadian Movement Disorders Society (CMDS)

Canada
 

  Central American Movement Disorders Work Group (CAMWG)

El Salvador

  Colombian Neurology Society

Colombia

  Ecuador Movement Disorders Group

Ecuador
 

  Mexican Society for the Study of Movement Disorders (SOMMA, AC)

Mexico City

  Movement Disorders Study Group of the Mexican Academy of Neurology

Mexico
Website: www.neurologia.org.mx

  Parkinson Study Group
  Pediatric Movement Disorders Group for the Argentine Child Neurology Society

Argentina

  Sociedad Mexicana de Neurologia Y Psiquiatri AC
  Uruguayan Young Movement Disorders Group

Uruguay

Collaborations

The MDS-PAS collaborates with the following entities on various initiatives within the regional section. 

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  The American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
   The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Grand Central Station
P.O. Box 4777
New York, NY
10163-4777

Phone:
800-708-7644​

Website:
https://www.michaeljfox.org/

  Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)

FL: 200 SE 1st Street, Ste 800
Miami, FL 33131, USA

NY: 1359 Broadway, Ste 1509
New York, NY 10018, USA

Phone:
1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636)

Website:
https://www.parkinson.org/

  The Central American/Caribbean Movement Disorders Work Group

Chair, Ricardo Lopez-Contreras

San Salvador, El Salvador

Email: jrlopezcontreras@yahoo.com