ANNUAL PAIN MEDICINE MEETING AND WORKSHOPS
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November 15-18, 2007
Boca Raton Resort and Club
Boca Raton, Florida

Leadership - TOP

Board of Directors - TOP

Officers - TOP

President F. Michael Ferrante, M.D.	President-Elect Vincent W. Chan, M.D.	Treasurer Julia E. Pollock, M.D.
Associate Treasurer James P. Rathmell, M.D.	Past President Richard W. Rosenquist, M.D.

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Set at the beautiful Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton, Florida, the ASRA 2007 Annual Pain Medicine Meeting and Workshops promises to be an exciting educational opportunity. There will be updates on pain research and treatment options, along with some new topics to bring added-value to an already well-attended and successful meeting format.

In planning this meeting, I thought about what pain practitioners are looking for in a continuing-education program. The climate in which we all practice is changing rapidly, and it is important to stay abreast of these changes, from both the academic and business standpoint. The mock trial program presented at last year’s pain medicine meeting was very well-received. We will continue this legal series by having a mock deposition program at this meeting. In addition, there will be sessions addressing billing and coding, a topic that is very important to maintaining a vibrant practice in any setting.

This year’s workshops include a comprehensive neck pain didactic and hands-on session, along with special workshops for botulinum toxin injections utilizing an electronic simulator for parts of the musculoskeletal system (ELVIS).

The social highlight of the meeting will be a poolside President’s Caribbean Night Buffet Reception on Saturday, with a casual, tropical theme, featuring a steel band and drinks with umbrellas!

We look forward to seeing you in Boca Raton!

Nirmala Abraham Hidalgo, M.D.
Program Chair

General Information - TOP

Target Audience
This meeting is designed for pain practitioners utilizing invasive and noninvasive techniques for pain management. Moreover, individuals involved in pain control and scientists working in the basic and clinical science areas will greatly benefit from the interaction during the course of the sessions.

About this Meeting
Topics for this meeting were selected by various methods. Suggestions for topics were derived from evaluations of previous Annual Pain Medicine Meetings and Workshops. These suggestions were discussed by our authorities in the field of pain management with educators who attended previous annual meetings and board meetings. The purpose of this annual meeting is to educate and share information that will enable anesthesiology practitioners to provide the highest level of pain management services.

Objectives
After participation in this educational meeting, participants should have an understanding of:

• Common clinical problems in acute, chronic and cancer-related pain and current recommendations for the evaluation and management of these pain conditions.
• Current laboratory investigations relevant to understanding the basic mechanisms responsible for pain and recent developments that offer promise for the treatment of pain.
• Clinical evidence regarding new and evolving treatments for the treatment of pain.

The methods of presentation will include transitional sessions, didactic lectures, poster discussions, workshops, and problembased learning discussions. The meeting will allow ample time to view new technology, inspect current literature, and review new and proven pharmacology.

Accreditation and Designation
The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
designates this educational activity for a maximum of 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer
The information provided at the above CME activities is for continuing medical education purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgement of a physician with respect to diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient’s medical condition.

ASRA CME Mission
The CME mission of ASRA shall be to provide physicians, scientists and other health care providers with the opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skills pertinent to regional anesthesia and pain management through learning tools such as panels, general sessions, poster discussions and workshops presented at CME activities, and to measure acquired knowledge with the goal of improved science and clinical practice through the use of CME activity evaluations and follow-up surveys designed to measure changes in practice patterns.

Americans with Disabilities Act
The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity has a special need, please contact the ASRA headquarters at (847) 825-PAIN (7246).

Registration Information
The registration fee for the ASRA 2007 Annual Pain Medicine Meeting and Workshops includes admission to the refresher courses, parallel sessions, special sessions, plenary sessions, poster discussion sessions, poster viewing, exhibits, social programs, including a reception with exhibitors and the President’s reception for faculty and attendees, four continental breakfasts and coffee breaks, and the meeting syllabus. Registration for the Annual Pain Medicine Meeting and Workshops is required for one to register for any optional programs. The pre-registration cut-off date is Friday, October 12, 2007.

Optional Meeting Programs
An additional fee will be charged for each optional Workshop and/or PBLD Luncheon. Pre-registration is encouraged for optional meeting programs as these programs tend to reach full enrollment prior to the pre-registration cut-off date. It is recommended to make several choices for each time period of optional meeting programs. Space will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Refunds will be issued to individuals when optional programs are not available.

Hotel Reservations and Information - TOP
Boca Raton Resort and Club, 501 East Camino Real,
Boca Raton, Florida 33432. Phone: (561) 447-3000.
Visit www.bocaresort.com.

ASRA has reserved a block of guest rooms at the Boca Raton Resort and Club for use by meeting attendees.

Room rates for single/double occupancy are:

• $220 Cloister Traditional
  Comfortable 290- to 350-square-foot guest rooms located in the historic section of the resort, offering a soft blend of classic elegance and modern amenities.
• $240 Cloister Deluxe
  Featuring inspirational views of lush, tropical courtyards and gardens in the historic section of the resort.
• $260 Bungalow Room
  Well-appointed with magnificent white wood furnishings and beautiful flooring reminiscent of natural stone, juxtaposed with a pale and muted palette of colors on the walls and fabrics - for a look of simple, understated elegance.
• $285 Tower Room
  Enjoy panoramic views of either the Intercoastal Waterway or the estate grounds and championship golf course, in 560 square feet of space.

The above room rates do not include:

• A fee of 11.5 percent for applicable state and local taxes.
• A resort fee of $18 per room per day, plus tax. This fee includes unlimited local and toll-free calls, daily access to high-speed Internet service in guestroom, daily access to fitness center, daily newspaper, turndown service, two bottles of Mizner water daily,
  key lime coolers at check-in, resort transportation, and bellman gratuities. Resort fee does not include housekeeper gratuities. The guestroom rate will apply for arrivals up to three days prior to the meeting and for departures up to three days after the conclusion
  of the meeting, subject to availability.
  

Reservations may be made be either calling the hotel at (561) 447-3000 and mentioning the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, or
by faxing the hotel reservation form on page 15. Reservations require a credit card guarantee or one-night’s deposit. Deposits will be refunded for room cancellations received more than seven days prior to arrival. The cut-off date to make your hotel reservations is Wednesday, October 17, 2007.

Situated on 356 acres in fabled Boca Raton, Florida, the Boca Raton Resort and Club is truly a complete resort offering all of the amenities, facilities and services found at the finest properties in the world. Defined by its distinct styles of contemporary accommodations, vast array of recreational activities, gourmet dining options and sophisticated meetings and events facilities, the hotel offers a resort experience unsurpassed anywhere in South Florida.

Designed by legendary architect, Addison Mizner over 80 years ago, this truly remarkable piece of history continues to evolve. Recently, an array of impressive additions and renovations have brought new vibrancy, warmth and life to the property and made the Boca Raton Resort and Club better, brighter and more impressive than it has been at any time in its illustrious past.

Airport Transportation to the Boca Raton Resort and Club
The Boca Raton Resort and Club is accessible from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).

Boca Raton Transportation, Inc. (phone: 561-750-7800) provides meet and greet airport town car service; rates start at $70 each way, plus fees and gratuity from either airport. Transportation charges through Boca Raton Transportation, Inc. may be billed to your guest room.

ASRA meeting attendees may also utilize airport shuttle service from either airport. Upon arrival at the Palm Beach International Airport, call SuperShuttle at (561) 233-0500; one-way rate is $26 plus gratuity. Upon arrival at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, call Tri-County Airport Express at (954) 561-8888 for shuttle service to the Boca Raton Resort and Club; rates start at $18 one way.

Faculty - TOP

John J. Bonica Award - TOP

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine John J. Bonica Award is presented annually at the ASRA Annual Pain Medicine Meeting and Workshops to an individual for his/her outstanding contributions to the development, teaching and practice of pain medicine in the tradition of Dr. John J. Bonica.
ASRA is proud to announce this year’s recipient of the John J. Bonica Award is John C. Rowlingson, M.D. Join us for Dr. Rowlingson’s Lecture Reflections on Pain: Ordering Marbles on a Glass Table Saturday, November 17 11:15 a.m. to 12 noon Faculty subject to change

Meeting at a Glance - TOP

Program Schedule - TOP

Thursday, November 15, 2007 - TOP

Friday, November 16, 2007 - TOP

Saturday, November 17, 2007 - TOP

Sunday, November 18, 2007 - TOP

Don’t Miss this Event…President’s Caribbean Night - TOP

Buffet Reception
Saturday, November 17, 2007
6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Garden Pool

Gather around the pool, relax with your friends and colleagues, gaze at a Florida sunset, and be swept away by the impressive grounds of the Boca Raton Resort and Club!

Enjoy fresh Caribbean cuisine and listen to the beat of live Calypso music of the islands! Participation in this event is included in your registration. Additional ticket for spouse/partner is required for this event.

Come experience an evening to remember!
(Program subject to change)

Comprehensive Neck Pain Workshop - TOP

New this year is a comprehensive all-day workshop devoted to the evaluation of neck pain. Enrollment will be limited to 40 participants who will be assigned to small groups that will rotate through five stations.

Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Limited to 40 participants; separate registration is required.

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Membership Benefits Include...

• A subscription to the Society’s official Journal, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine,
  published six times a year (plus supplements)
• The ASRA Newsletter, ASRA News, published four times a year
• Member discounted registration fees at all meetings
• Opportunities for research funding
• Opportunities to impact the practice of regional anesthesia and pain medicine
• Excellent networking opportunities
• Membership roster in a password-protected members’ only section of the Society’s Web site
• Other Society publications

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