6th Annual Comprehensive Pain Board Review Symposium
August 4-8, 2008
THE SYMPOSIUM
Statement of Need
Pain medicine is a unique branch of medicine that draws expertise from a large number of basic science and clinical disciplines. The knowledge base required for pain medicine board certification and practice is vast and overwhelming for a time constrained physician. Fellowship programs do not uniformly provide balanced exposure to all aspects of pain medicine. Scientific meetings are not geared towards a comprehensive review of the entire field. To fulfill this unmet need, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health faculty in pain medicine have developed a comprehensive pain review course taught by nationally recognized multidisciplinary expert faculty. The 6th Annual Comprehensive Pain Board Review Symposium improves on previous symposia and will be an intensive and up-to-date review of the field of Pain Medicine for physicians and health care providers, especially those seeking pain board certification or recertification in Pain Medicine.
Who Should Attend?
Any physician or health care provider seeking board certification in pain medicine, recertification, or an expanded knowledge of pain medicine.
Program Highlights
• Most comprehensive Pain Medicine curriculum available
• Content and issues relevant to Pain Medicine Boards
• Multidisciplinary, nationally and internationally recognized basic science and clinical faculty of 29 experts
• 41 evidence based didactic lectures on Pain Medicine
• 50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Other Highlights
• Strategies on improving test performance and scores
• Use of audience response system for interactive teaching
• Practice test questions every day and a mock test on the last day
• List of references
Objectives
• Review peripheral and central pain pathway anatomy.
• Understand peripheral and central pain mechanisms in acute nociceptive and neuropathic pain states.
• Know the pharmacology, principles, and use of analgesic and other drug therapies in pain.
• Evaluate role of electrodiagnostics and imaging techniques in pain management.
• Discuss assessment and management of postoperative pain and common chronic pain states.
• Understand the treatment of pain in special populations i.e., pediatrics, geriatrics, cancer, pregnant and nursing women and individuals with substance abuse.
• Describe classification, assessment, and management of headaches, complex regional pain, and neuropathic pain states.
• Review anatomy, indications, and contraindications for regional blocks.
• Discuss ethical and medico-legal issues related to pain medicine, DEA regulations pertaining to prescribing schedule II and III drugs, record keeping and quality assurance.
Madison at A Glance
A progressive, cosmopolitan city of 200,000, Madison is home to the world-class University of Wisconsin, the seat of state government, and an eclectic, electric atmosphere that energizes any visitor’s stay. Built on a narrow isthmus between Lakes Monona and Mendota, Madison is one of the nation’s most scenic cities. Five area lakes and more than 200 parks provide countless recreational activities, from swimming, sailing and fishing to biking, hiking, inline skating and more. Madison offers both small town charm and a range of cultural and recreational opportunities usually found in much larger cities.
Conference Venue
Greenway Station, a short walk from the Marriott Madison West, offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment (www. greenwayshopping.com).
Other local attractions include:
State of Wisconsin Capitol, University of Wisconsin Madison campus, Chazen Museum of Art, shopping on State Street with numerous restaurants, theaters, art galleries, and the Monona Terrace® Community and Convention Center inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Impressions from 2007 Symposium Attendees
“Excellent overall. Great job keeping schedule on time. Excellent choices of speakers.”
“Excellent overall. The interactive format was fun and reinforcing.”
“Excellent. Keep going and keep improving.”
“Well thought out agenda. Great speakers.”
“Essential and excellent for board exam.”
“Interesting and thought-provoking.”
“Best of the best.”
Sponsored by:
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Department of Anesthesiology
Department of Neurology
Office of Continuing Professional Development in Medicine and Public Health
Rehabilitation UW Department of Orthopedics
and Rehabilitation
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