Dear AMDAPP Community,
As we kick off a new year, there’s so much to be excited about with AMDAPP and so much to look forward to in 2026! We have many exciting initiatives ahead, starting with our annual AMDAPP Conference in Charleston, which is just around the corner February 19-22, 2026. The schedule is packed with incredible educational content, along with some fun and memorable activities, including a haunted carriage ride you won’t want to miss. Excited to see you there!
This year, we’re also launching three regional meet-ups, creating new opportunities to connect with local APPs while gaining impactful, practice-changing knowledge. Our membership numbers are growing, with over 200 AMDAPP members this year. Our CMRD certification numbers also continue to grow. It’s inspiring to see our movement disorder APP community strengthening and expanding.
We’re also thrilled to be starting a new podcast in 2026, where hosts Cheryl Kyinn, PA-C, Jenny Nguyen, CNP and Erin Zinn, CNP will dive into hot topics relevant to movement disorder APPs; and if you know these hosts, you can expect plenty of insight and entertainment along the way.
Thank you for being part of AMDAPP. Personally, AMDAPP feels like a family and I can truly say I’ve made meaningful friendships that inspire me on a daily basis. I hope to meet many more of our members and I love to see the incredible impact each of you have on our movement disorder community. My time serving on the AMDAPP Board of Directors has come to an end at the start of this year but I’ll still be around serving on the APP Executive Committee. It’s been such a joy to be even a small piece of the AMDAPP team, and we can’t wait to see what 2026 brings for all of us!
Sincerely,
Meredith Hatcher, PA-C, CMRD |
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Meredith Hatcher, PA-C, CMRD
AMDAPP Executive Committee Member |
10 Ways APPs Can Show Themselves Some Love This Valentine’s Day 💞 |
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Take a real break — even 5 quiet minutes counts.
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Celebrate your wins, not just your to-dos.
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Protect your peace with one healthy boundary.
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Do one thing that brings you joy today.
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Be kind to yourself — no harsh self-talk.
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Ask for help when you need it.
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Reconnect with your “why” through one meaningful moment.
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Move your body gently — stretch, walk, breathe.
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Nourish yourself with water, lunch, and a snack you enjoy.
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Say no to one thing to give your energy room to breathe.
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🌟NEW DIGITAL CONTENT🌟 |
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Trust us, you’re going to want to tune in. They’ll be diving into the hottest topics in movement disorders, breaking down tough cases, swapping leadership lessons, and even bringing in real patient perspectives.
It’s everything you wish you had time to talk about… all in one place. |
UPCOMING EDUCATION & CLINICAL RESOURCES |
Don’t forget to check the AMDAPP website regularly for new continuing education opportunities, clinical tools, and updates designed to support your work in movement disorders. From upcoming webinars to practice resources and conference news, everything you need to grow your knowledge and stay current is just a click away. |
REGIONAL EDUCATION SERIES |
AMDAPP is hitting the road! 🚗💡
Join us for our brand-new Regional Education Series- making stops in Cleveland, Dallas, and Northern California in 2026!
This Movement Disorder Bootcamp is an engaging day packed with dynamic discussion and 🎉 up to 5 FREE CME hours 🎉 highlighting the latest and greatest in movement disorders.
Check out the draft agenda below!
Learning, networking, great food… what more could you ask for?
See you on the road! 🌟
Venues and more details coming soon but reserve your spot today! |
Click on the city below to RESERVE YOUR SPOT today! |
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Only a few weeks to go until AMDAPP 2026—don’t miss out, be sure to register now.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉 |
SHAPE THE FUTURE OF DBS CARE. |
Have 2 minutes?
We’re gathering insights from APPs across the movement disorder community to better understand current DBS practices, challenges, and educational needs. Your feedback will help inform future resources, training opportunities, and support for APPs working with DBS patients.
Please take a few moments to complete the survey and contribute to this important work.
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Interested in getting involved?
Email us at hello@amdapp.org and let us know! |
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