OVERVIEW

16th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting is organized by American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) and would be held during Nov 16 - 18, 2017 at Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Of America.

Educational objectives:

After participating in this educational activity, participants should be able to:
• Review current basic science, clinical, and translational research in pain medicine and their role in the development of novel analgesics, new targets for interventional techniques, and applicability to clinical practice.
• Develop a critical Interpretation of current research on mechanisms underlying challenging pain syndromes in order to offer patients the best evidence-based therapies.
• Assess the advantages and limitations of the available diagnostic and treatment techniques.
• Address common clinical challenges in the management of acute and chronic pain, including those encountered in special populations.
• Establish safe and appropriate opioid prescription guidelines in the current epidemic environment of opioid abuse.
• Evaluate and debate new trends, techniques, therapies, and diagnostic procedures in pain management.
• Discuss the value of integrative therapies in the management of neuropathic pain syndromes.
• Discuss the most important practice management issues.

Highlights :
• Sessions on spinal pain, advances in neuromodulation, and treating patients with challenging conditions, including fibromyalgia, facial pain, urogenital pain, and terminal cancer.
• Presentations from leaders of the CDC, NIH, and state payment agencies.
• Insight on “Prospering in the New Healthcare Environment”.
• ASA/ASRA practice management sessions designed for interactive discussion on coding/compliance, managing a pain practice, and key aspects of MACRA in 2017 and in the years to come.
• Hands-on workshops in areas of ultrasound and fluoroscopy including regenerative medicine, radiofrequency ablation techniques, and surgical practicum.
• Credits toward ASRA’s Pain and MSK Interventional Ultrasound Certificate.
• Dedicated PA/NP program and targeted interactive sessions on intrathecal therapy, diagnostic imaging, and the hands-on physical exam workshop.
• Resident/Fellow educational program with not only relevant clinical information, but also leading clinical and practice management experts discussing how to transition successfully into practice.
• Abstract submissions, moderated ePoster sessions, PBLDs, interactive sessions, award luncheon, and more.
• Build your network and have fun at the wine and bubbly reception, Saturday evening celebration, and throughout the daily breaks.

Price :
ASRA members, starting at : USD 760
Nonmembers, starting at : USD 1115
Trainees, starting at : USD 235
Day Rate, starting at : USD 400

Speakers : Kevin Vorenkamp, Maxim Eckmann, Andrea Nicol, Esther Benedetti, Asokumar Buvanendran, Bridget Calhoun, Giovanna De Oliveira, Philip Peng, David Provenzano, Wyndam Strodtbeck

KEY DATES

Event Start Date
16 Nov, 2017
Event Start Date
Event End Date
18 Nov, 2017
Event End Date

SPECIALITIES

Pain Medicine

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CONFERENCE VENUE

LocationDisney's Yacht Club Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd

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