Welcome

Welcome back to Phoenix, Arizona and the 2004 ASRA Fall Pain Meeting!

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine initiated this meeting two years ago, here at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, recognizing the importance of Pain Medicine to the Society, and the need for a more Pain-focused educational forum. In attempting to build from the initial success, several popular ideas from last year have been replicated.

Translational sessions featuring noted basic scientists and clinical experts show the application of bench research to our clinical practices. Demand for cadaver-based workshops was extremely high, and we have several new sessions including fluoroscopic techniques. Parallel Sessions highlighting specific and often controversial topics in Pain Medicine, and Master Classes with clinical experts offer opportunities to improve awareness of emerging trends and practice improvements. Poster sessions to introduce new research and allow discussion to stimulate creativity within the Society.

Overall, we feel that this is sure to be one of the most outstanding Pain meetings of the year. We have a broad multispecialty faculty, recognizing the importance of our colleagues from other disciplines. We welcome your comments and criticisms, as we strive to continue to make this your yearly event. Enjoy the meeting!

Oscar A. de Leon-Casasola, MD

Chair, 2004 Annual Fall Meeting

2004 Fall Pain Program Committee

Oscar A. de Leon-Casasola, MD, Chair

Honorio T. Benzon, MD

Timothy Brennan, MD, PhD, 2006 Chair

Allen W. Burton, MD

Michel Y. Dubois, MD

Rodolfo Gebhardt, MD

Marc A. Huntoon, MD

Timothy J. Ness, MD, PhD

Sunil J. Panchal, MD, 2005 Chair

James P. Rathmell, MD

John C. Rowlingson, MD

2004 Board of Directors

Vincent W.S. Chan, MD, FRCPC

Jose C.A. Carvalho, MD, FANZCA

F. Michael Ferrante, MD

Terese T. Horlocker, MD

Mark J. Lema, MD, PhD

Joseph M. Neal, MD

Timothy J. Ness, MD, PhD

Julia E. Pollock, MD

James P. Rathmell, MD

Richard L. Rauck, MD

Richard W. Rosenquist, MD

Founding Fathers

Jordan Katz, MD

P. Prithvi Raj, MD

Alon P. Winnie, MD (Emeritus)

L. Donald Bridenbaugh, MD (Emeritus)

F. Michael Ferrante, MD

Secretary/Treasurer

Terese T. Horlocker, MD

President

Richard W. Rosenquist, MD

President Elect

Vincent W.S. Chan, MD, FRCPC

Associate Treasurer

Mark J. Lema, MD, PhD

Past President

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