2. MDS
MDS is an international, professional society of clinicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals.
Mission: To disseminate knowledge and promote research to advance the field of Movement Disorders.

3. Free membership for 1-year
MDS Associate Membership
Free membership for 1-year
Open to eligible Non-member participants of MDS activities
Includes access to all MDS member benefits*
Peer Reviewed Journals: Movement Disorders and Movement Disorders-Clinical Practice
Reduced registration fees: For MDS activities and International Congresses
Online Resources: Video Library; streaming content; modules, training materials, rating scales…+ more
Interested?
Eligible non-members will be invited to apply online by 1-month following participation in this activity from the MDS Secretariat.
Check with MDS Secretariat staff onsite to ensure your correct address is on file for this offer to reach you.
*Associate members have online access only and do not have voting rights

4. JOIN THE YOUNG MEMBERS GROUP group activities and objectives:
The mission of the MDS Young Members Group is to support and expand the network of outstanding young neurologists, basic scientists and other allied health care providers who have an interest in the field of Movement Disorders. The focus will be on advancing collaborations amongst young members and focus on educational activities and training.
All members of the MDS who are under age 40 may join the MDS Young Members Group.
Visit the MDS Young Members Group webpage for additional information on
group activities and objectives:
HOW TO JOIN
Log into your MDS Members Only account and select My Profile.
The Young Members option is located on the Professional tab under Special Interest Groups.

5. Access to Resources, Tools, and Educational Content:
Are you an MDS Member?
Join today to receive access to MDS member benefits:
Movement Disorders Journal
Movement Disorders – Clinical Practice Journal
Moving Along
Newsletter
Reduced Registration Rates
Voting Rights
Membership Directory
Access to Resources, Tools, and Educational Content:
Webcasts, MDS Video Library, CME activities, and more online materials
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6. Membership Types
Regular - $300 U.S. Annually Clinicians, other health professionals, researchers and policy makers in Movement Disorders
Health Professional - $100/$175* U.S. Annually Applies to nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, occupational therapists, physical/physiotherapists, music therapists, speech therapists, clinical psychologists, dieticians, genetic counselors, social workers and lab technicians.
Junior - Free Applies to residents, fellows, and those training in healthcare or scientific research. Status must be certified in writing by the member's employer and submitted with payment.
Student - Free Medical students and undergraduate students in medicine and science.
Waived Dues – Free to eligible applicants Specifically designed to enable those on a lower income to join the Society. Countries classified as "low, lower-middle, or upper-middle-income" economies by the World Bank are eligible.
Associate – Free to eligible applicants** Designed to act as a 12-month trial period of membership with the Society. Open to participants of eligible MDS educational activities (live and online).
** Industry Professionals are not eligible to participate in the Associate membership program

7. Ranked in top 10% of Clinical Neurology journals
Research with Impact
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Movement Disorders is a peer-reviewed journal covering all topics in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders – both in clinical and basic science.
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Movement Disorders Clinical Practice is an online-only journal committed to publishing high quality peer-reviewed articles related to clinical aspects of movement disorders.
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8. MDS is Growing Worldwide
Join MDS today and be part of over 6,100 members working together to achieve our mission.
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