Regular Members (RM)

For Expert Neurologists, Neurosurgeons and Extraordinary Neuroscientists

Neurologists, neurosurgeons and outstanding neuroscientists become permanent members with full voting rights and eligibility for leadership roles within MDSI.

  1. Neurologists (DM/DNB/equivalent international degree) 
  2. Neurosurgeons (MCh/DNB/ equivalent international degree) 
  3. Extra-ordinary neuroscientist: Those with degree in medical science (MBBS or equivalent) with outstanding contribution to movement disorders which are unanimously ratified by the Founding Members of MDSI
  4. All RM will be permanent member of MDSI and will have voting rights and will have rights to become an Office Bearer. 

Associate Members (AM)

For Dedicated Professionals in Movement Disorders

For professionals across clinical care and research in movement disorders—MBBS, PhDs, Nurses, Psychologists and other allied specialists. Associate Members have voting rights but are not eligible for leadership roles.

  1. All other professionals working in the disciplines involved in clinical care and research in the field of Movement Disorders but do not meet the criteria for Regular Membership will be Associate Members of the MDSI. Associate Members will include MBBS, PhD in the field of neuroscience, Masters degree or above, nurses, counsellors, speech therapists, psychologists and others who can demonstrate interest and contribution to the field of Movement Disorders.  
  2. A clinician having MBBS degree and PhD 
  3. MD/MS/DNB/ equivalent international degree (or higher) in Medicine/Paediatrics/ Radiology/ Surgery/ Pathology or any allied specialty interested in Movement Disorder. 
  4. AMs who obtain the necessary eligibility for becoming RM can do so after producing documentation and after paying balance fees. 
  5. One Founding Member or 2 Regular Members should endorse the interest and contribution of all applicants for Associate Membership to the field of Movement Disorder. 
  6. All AM will be permanent members of MDSI will have voting right but will not have the right to become office bearer. 

Student Members (SM)

For Students Specializing in Neurology and Neuroscience

Designed for students in movement disorders-related fields, with temporary membership renewable every 3 years.Student Members have no voting rights or leadership eligibility.

  1. All students engaged in clinical and research specialisation in Neurology (medicine, surgery, paediatrics, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, neurosciences etc.) will be eligible for Student membership of MDSI. For application of student membership, a letter from supervisor/head of the department will be required. 
  2. MD/MS/DNB/ equivalent international degree (or higher) in Medicine/Paediatrics/ Radiology/ Surgery/ Pathology or any allied specialty interested in Movement Disorder. 
  3. Student membership will be temporary till the member ceases to be student. The student membership will have to be renewed every 3 years. 
  4. Student member will not have voting right or any right to become an office bearer.