## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [For Professionals](/resources-support/professionals) - [Special Programs](/resources-support/professionals/special-programs) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [For Professionals](/resources-support/professionals) - [Special Programs](/resources-support/professionals/special-programs) # Parkinson’s Professional Exchange ![Professional Exchange banner](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Professional-Exchange-banner.jpg?itok=l1bePrLt) A free, live accredited series featuring engaging conversations with Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, FAAN, Parkinson’s Foundation Chief Medical Officer, and special guests. Each exchange explores insights and practical approaches to Parkinson’s care, making connections, sparking ideas and evolving care. [REGISTER NOW](https://education.parkinson.org/live-professional-education/content/data-medicine-early-parkinsons-disease-detection) ## Parkinson’s Professional Exchange LIVE! ### Tuesdays 1-2pm ET - ### January 20, 2026 ### **New Horizons: Updates on Deep Brain Stimulation** Incorporating the latest research and best practices, this discussion on novel deep brain stimulation (DBS) techniques will examine their benefits and challenges. The discussion will explore how clinicians can tailor treatment plans for these novel DBS techniques. - **Special guest:** Dr. Kyle Mitchell, MD - **Targeted audience:** Physicians, Physician Assistants and Nurses Couldn’t make it? You can watch **[here](https://education.parkinson.org/professional-education/content/new-horizons-updates-deep-brain-stimulation-0#group-tabs-node-course-default1)**. - ### March 17, 2026 ### Bridging Hospital Care Transitions from Emergency Department to Outpatient Navigating transitions between the emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient can be challenging not only for patients, but also for care team members. This discussion will highlight significance of care team communication and collaboration and learning opportunities from different hospitals' successes and challenges. - **Special guests:** Annie Brooks, MSW, Nicholas Thalken, DO & Maggie Ivancic, MSW, LCSW - **Targeted audience:** Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists Couldn’t make it? You can watch **[here](https://education.parkinson.org/professional-education/content/bridging-hospital-care-transitions-emergency-department-outpatient-0#group-tabs-node-course-default1)**. - ### May 19, 2026 ### Quality Improvement within Reach: A Parkinson’s Disease Framework Quality improvement practices enhance patient outcomes and team collaboration; yet barriers can make implementation out of reach. This discussion will highlight an accessible quality improvement framework that can be implemented in the Parkinson's space. - **Special guest:** Laurice Yang, MD - **Targeted audience:** Physicians, Physician Assistants and Nurses Couldn’t make it? You can watch [here](https://education.parkinson.org/professional-education/content/quality-improvement-within-reach-parkinsons-disease-framework-0#group-tabs-node-course-default1). - ### July 21, 2026 ### Moving through Parkinson's: Does Intensity and Dose Matter? Exercise is now clearly recognized as a key part of the Parkinson's treatment plan. It is a core component of comprehensive Parkinson's care and a potential disease-modifying intervention. Learn about new exercise research focusing on high vs moderate intensity, domains of exercise, and implementation strategies for people with Parkinson's. - **Special guests:** Daniel Corcos, PhD and Jimmy Choi - **Targeted audience:** Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Exercise Professionals (credit available for on-demand only), Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists - ### September 15, 2026 ### From Data to Medicine: Early Parkinson’s Disease Detection Early PD symptoms are often missed altogether or misdiagnosed. Learn how one researcher is leveraging findings from insurance claim databases and the tools for detecting and evaluating PD to improve screening and earlier diagnosis for patients with limited access to specialist care. - **Special guest:** Jacob Simmering, PhD - **Targeted audience:** Physicians, Physician Assistants and Nurses [REGISTER NOW](https://education.parkinson.org/live-professional-education/content/data-medicine-early-parkinsons-disease-detection) - ### November 17, 2026 ### End-of-Life Care for Diverse Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Sex and racial/ethnic differences exist in end-of-life care provision for people with Parkinson’s disease. This discussion will review current research, highlight known disparities in health care utilization during the last six months of life, and explore end-of-life care preferences among diverse patients with Parkinson's disease. - **Special guest:** Whitley Aamodt, MD, MPH, MSCE - **Targeted audience:** Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists *Registration link will be added closer to the program.* ![Jointly Accredited Provider - Interprofessional Continuing Education](/sites/default/files/styles/380x361/public/images/Jointly-Accredited-Provider.png?itok=bqaM2Dqd) In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Parkinson’s Foundation. Parkinson’s Foundation is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. --- [REGISTER NOW](https://education.parkinson.org/live-professional-education/content/data-medicine-early-parkinsons-disease-detection) **Missed an exchange?** Accredited exchanges will be available on-demand a few months after each exchange on the [Learning Lab](https://education.parkinson.org/). **Questions?** Reach out to [LearningLab@Parkinson.org](mailto:LearningLab@parkinson.org). ### Parkinson’s Foundation Learning Lab Learn and apply best-care Parkinson's knowledge through our multiple in-depth accredited and non-accredited online training courses designed for health professionals. 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