Welcome to New Orleans and the 10th Annual ASRA Pain Medicine Meeting & Workshops

Welcome to the 10th Annual ASRA Pain Medicine Meeting & Workshops. We kick off our time together on Thursday, November 17th at 8:30am. Join us for a day of Refresher Course Lectures that will discuss basic science and clinical review. These sessions feature leading experts in the field of pain medicine and offer lively discussion and cutting edge information about advances within the field of pain management.

Opening Ceremony and Exhibitor Reception
Thursday evening is sure to be exciting. The Opening Ceremony includes an organizational update presented by Dr. Julia E. Pollock, ASRA’s President. Dr. Pollock will provide important information about the Board of Directors, the financial state of ASRA, and other important strategic goals the Board has put into place to make ASRA a better organization for its members. Following Dr. Pollock’s address, the crowd will be WOWED by a concert from a Gospel Choir. We are visiting a city rich in music and talent; this is a DO NOT miss event.

Immediately following the Opening Ceremony, meeting attendees are invited to the Exhibitor Reception. This reception features a fun-filled Wine Tasting event. Make sure to visit ALL of the exhibitors participating in the Wine Tasting.

Visit the Exhibits
As in years past, time in the exhibit hall is built into the programming. This allows you many opportunities to interact with our exhibiting companies and review their products and services. Our exhibitors play a vital role to help fund the meeting and keep attendees up-to-date on what’s new in the field of pain medicine. You are bound to learn something new as you visit the Exhibit Hall.

Member Award Luncheon
Friday, November 18th all attendees are invited to join ASRA as we recognize James P. Rathmell, M.D. as the John J. Bonica Lecturer. Dr. Rathmell will present “The Evolution of the Field of Pain Medicine.” We are honored to recognize Dr. Rathmell for his vast contributions to the field of Pain Medicine. We will also recognize our Best of Abstract Winners: David A. Provenzano, M.D., Kenneth D. Candido, M.D., and Julie H. Y. Huang, M.D..

Gary J. Brenner, M.D., PhD Program Chair	Julia Pollock, M.D. President	Terese T. Horlocker, M.D. CME Committee Chair