Course Description
This course will provide updated information regarding chronic pain assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, rehabilitation, interventional therapies and other pain-related topics. This symposium is presented by the Southern Pain Society, whose mission is serve individuals with pain by advancing research and treatment and increasing the knowledge and skill level of healthcare professionals working in pain management.


Target Audience
• Pain practice team members: physicians, advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, nurses, physical therapists, psychologists, office and billing staff

• Physicians and non-physician healthcare professionals desiring a review of the fundamentals of pain medicine

• Physician and non-physician healthcare professionals who want to expand their knowledge of pain medicine.


Agenda
Friday, September 26, 2008
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Registration & Welcome Reception -
Jazz Band, Heavy Hors D’oeuvres, Open Bar; Exhibits

Saturday, September 27, 2008
7:00 AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM
Welcome by Program Chair
B. Todd Sitzman, MD, MPH

8:15 AM
Pathophysiology of Pain
Peter Staats, MD, MBA, FIPP, DABPM

9:00 AM
Clinical Assessment of Pain
Daniel M. Doleys, Ph.D.

9:45 AM
Morning Break & Refreshments

10:15 AM
Pain Pharmacology: Opioids
Scott M. Fishman, MD

11:00 AM
Pain Pharmacology: Non-Opioids
Perry G. Fine, MD

11:45 PM
Question and Answer
Panelists

12:30 PM
Lunch Program: Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain
Rollin M. Gallagher, MD, MPH

1:45 PM
Interventional Pain Therapies
B. Todd Sitzman, MD, MPH

2:30 PM
Pain and Rehabilitation
S. Hope Backstrom, PT

3:15 PM
Afternoon Break with Refreshments

3:45 PM
Neuropathic Pain Syndromes
Rollin M. Gallagher, MD, MPH

4:30 PM
Question and Answer
Panelists

5:00 PM
Awards / Business Meeting

7:30 PM
Dinner Program: Neuromodulation: Past, Present and Future
Peter Staats, MD, MBA, FIPP, DABPM

Sunday, September 28, 2008
7:00 AM
Continental Breakfast, Exhibits

8:00 AM
Welcome by Program Chair
B. Todd Sitzman, MD, MPH

8:15 AM
Psychology and Pain
Angela J. Koestler, PhD

9:00 AM
Cancer Pain and Palliative Care
Perry G. Fine, MD

9:45 AM
Morning Break - Refreshments

10:00 AM
Pain Medicine and the Law
Scott M. Fishman, MD

10:45 AM
Headache
Donald B. Penzien, PhD

11:30 AM
Question and Answer
Panelists

12:00 PM
Evaluation and Adjourn


Faculty
Course Director:
B. Todd Sitzman, MD, MPH
Director, Advanced Pain Therapy
Forrest General Cancer Center
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

S. Hope Backstrom, PT
Clinical Director
Encore Rehab of Leakesville
Leakesville, Mississippi

Daniel M. Doleys, PhD
Director, Pain and Rehabilitation Institute
Birmingham, Alabama

Perry G. Fine, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
Pain Research Center
School of Medicine
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

Scott M. Fishman, MD
Chief, Division of Pain Medicine
Professor of Anesthesiology
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
University of California, Davis
Sacramento, California

Rollin M. Gallagher, MD, MPH
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Anesthesiology
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Director of Pain Medicine
Philadelphia VA Medical Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Angela J. Koestler, PhD
Psychologist
The Nordal Clinic, P.A.
Vicksburg, Mississippi

Donald B. Penzien, PhD
Professor, Psychiatry & Human Behavior
Director, Head Pain Center
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi

Peter Staats, MD, MBA, FIPP, DABPM
Associate Professor (Adjunct)
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
Premier Pain Centers
Shrewsbury, New Jersey


Symposium Site & Hotel Accommodations
The conference will be held at Harrah's New Orleans Hotel, 228 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130. Located just steps from the French Quarter and offering spectacular views of the Mississippi River and the New Orleans skyline, the newly-constructed, AAA Four Diamond Award-Winning Harrah's Hotel is located in the heart of the world's most exhilarating city.

A special group rate of $199 per night is available for a limited number of attendees who register on or before August 26, 2008. The group is listed under the name Southern Pain Society (group code SSPS098). Please mention the name of the conference when registering. To make reservations, call Harrah's at 1-800-427-7247 or visit their website at http://www.harrahs.com


Continuing Education Credit
Physician Credit - The University of Louisville Continuing Health Sciences Education office designates this educational activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with their participation in the activity. The University of Louisville School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Nursing Credit - This program has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing for a total of 13.8 contact hours through the University of Louisville School of Nursing, provider numbers 3-0046-01-2013-38 (Saturday program - 9.6 hours), 3-0046-01-2013-38 (Sunday program - 4.2 hours), expiration date January 31, 2013. The Kentucky Board of Nursing approval of an individual nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program content. Participants must complete entire session, provide license and social security number and complete evaluation to receive contact hours.

Psychology Credit - The Kentucky Board of Psychology has approved this program for 11.5 continuing education credits.


Registration
To register, click on the appropriate link or links:

Southern Pain Society Member or Mississippi Pain Society Member:
Doctoral Level - $225

Non-Doctoral Level - $175

Students, Residents and Fellows - $100

Non-Southern Pain Society Member or Mississippi Pain Society Member:
Doctoral Level - $245

Non-Doctoral Level - $195

Students, Residents and Fellows - $120


Cancellation Policy
Requests for cancellation must be e-mailed to chse@louisville.edu by 9/1/08. Requests received by Sept. 1 will receive a full refund less a $25 processing fee. No refund will be given for requests received after Sept. 1.


Learning Objectives
• Describe the neurophysiology of pain transmission to have a basic understanding of pain pathways.

• Describe pharmacological, interventional, psychological and rehabilitation techniques for the treatment of chronic pain so that the treatment plan can be enhanced and specified for each patient.

• Describe how to treat pain and suffering in the patient with terminal illness so that patients at the end of life can be comfortable.

• Cite the legal and regulatory issues involving pain medicine so that providers can remain within the law and feel comfortable in their prescribing habits.


Brochure
Click here for a copy of the course brochure, which contains information regarding speakers, topics, etc. To download the file, right click on the link and select save as.

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Special Services
If you need special accommodations due to a disability, or for an alternative form of the materials, please contact Continuing Health Sciences Education at chse@louisville.edu or (502) 852-5329 at least 14 days prior to the program. University of Louisville Continuing Health Sciences Education fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.


Accreditation
The University of Louisville School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.