Full registration includes:
- Access to all scientific sessions
- Access to poster sessions
- Access to the exhibition
- Delegate material
- Final Program
- Registration bag
- Entrance to Welcome Ceremony
- Entrance to MDS-PAS Challenging Cases Video Rounds
- Daily morning coffee break
- Access to the recorded Plenary Sessions on the MDS Roadmap post meeting
Note: Lunch and housing are NOT provided as a part of the registration fees.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Up to January 20, 2022 (final pre-registration deadline): 100% refund, minus a $75 administrative charge
From January 21, 2022 - January 31, 2022: 50% refund
From February 1, 2022 - onward: No refund
Cancellations Due to COVID-19
Due to the unprecedented and evolving COVID-19 global pandemic we recognize the need for flexibility in making changes to your registration. If you need to cancel your registration for the PAS Congress because you, your spouse, or someone in your household tests positive for COVID-19; because you need to care for a family member who has tested positive for COVID-19; because you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19; or because you have come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you will receive a full refund of all registration fees paid to MDS.
All cancelation requests must be received in writing. Please direct any questions to pascongress@movementdisorders.org.
Are masks required for all attendees?
MDS-PAS will follow local health agency recommendations in place at the time of the meeting. We strongly encourage those who feel most comfortable wearing masks to keep theirs on.
Do I need a vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test to attend the in-person meeting?
MDS-PAS will ask individuals registering for the in-person event to attest that they are fully vaccinated or will be fully vaccinated by the time of the meeting. You may be asked for proof of this vaccination at the meeting. Individuals unable to make this attestation can access some recorded sessions. Get more information on virtual sessions.
What proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test is required?
MDS-PAS will ask individuals registering for the in-person event to attest that they are fully vaccinated or will be fully vaccinated by the time of the meeting. You may be asked for proof of this vaccination at the meeting via vaccination card or photo evidence of the card.
What date do I need to be vaccinated by to register?
Full vaccination would be required 14 days prior to arrival. For the starting date of Friday, February 4, final vaccination should be completed by Friday, January 21, 2022 to be considered fully vaccinated.
What vaccines will be accepted?
Accepted vaccines include those approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), plus vaccines authorized or approved by the national health authority of the country where it was administered.
Can I submit proof of COVID-19 antibodies to be accepted?
Proof of antibodies will not be an acceptable replacement.
What safety protocols are being followed?
MDS-PAS will follow local health agency recommendations in place at the time of the meeting. Currently, hotel employees are required to wear face masks. Additionally, plexi-glass shields will be used for registrations and buffets. Meeting rooms are regularly sanitized, and sanitizing stations are available for meeting attendees. Social distancing is encouraged and implemented throughout the hotel.
Is there a virtual or hybrid option for the Congress?
MDS will be recording all Plenary Sessions. Learn more about Virtual Sessions.
Are vaccinations required for hotel and meeting staff?
MDS-PAS meeting staff will be required to have either a vaccination or proof of negative COVID-19 test prior to the start of the Congress. Currently, hotel staff is not required to have a vaccination. They are required to wear a mask.
Where can I get a rapid COVID-19 test?
COVID-19 tests can be obtained at nearby pharmacies. The closest pharmacy currently providing COVID-19 testing is Walgreens.
What if an attendee, presenter, hotel or meeting staff tests positive for COVID-19?
MDS-PAS will assist the hotel and county health department to notify individuals who have been in contact with anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 while attending the meeting or any functions.
What are the protocols for quarantine? Can I quarantine at the hotel?
Any hotel guests can quarantine in their hotel room. Per current hotel and local policies, hotel guests in quarantine will not be permitted to leave the room for 2 weeks, and anything needed will be delivered to their door by hotel staff.
I am traveling internationally. What is required to enter the United States?
Currently, all air passengers age two and older traveling to the U.S. must be tested for COVID-19 no more than three days / 72 hours before their flight. Travelers must show proof of their negative results before boarding their plane. This rule includes U.S. citizens and everyone who has already been vaccinated. Please check with the US State Department, your airline carrier and local ordinances for the most up to date information and requirements.
The pandemic is ongoing and public health guidance is evolving rapidly. MDS-PAS will be monitoring events closely and will adjust our meeting plans as needed to ensure the safety of all attendees. Please contact the MDS International Secretariat at pascongress@movementdisorders.org with any additional questions.