American Society of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
29th Spring Meeting

March 11-14, 2004
Walt Disney World Swan
Orlando, FL

General Information

Target Audience

These meetings are designed for anesthesiologists and practitioners utilizing regional anesthesia in their practice of anesthesiology, for individuals involved in pain control, and for scientists working in these areas of basic and clinical sciences.

ASRA Mission Statement

The mission of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine is to associate physicians and scientists who are engaged in regional anesthesia for surgery, obstetrics and pain medicine; to encourage education and research in these areas for the benefits of physicians and the public; and to publish the highest quality scientific information on these subjects.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this educational offering, the participant should be able to have an appreciation and understanding of:
  • Clinical issues relating to obstetric, surgical and pain management techniques utilizing regional anesthesia
  • Be able to balance the risk/benefit of specific regional anesthesia techniques for anesthesia and pain control
  • Incorporate the presented procedures into your practice
The methods of presentation will include didactic lectures, poster and poster discussions, workshops, problem based learning discussions and master classes. The Meeting will allow ample time to view new technology, inspect current literature, and review new and proven pharmacology.

Accreditation & 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 continuing medical education activity for a maximum of 22 credit hours in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

ASRA CME Program Mission

The mission is to provide anesthesiologists, as well as other physicians, with the opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve the Society's vision. The ASRA Education Committee, under the direction of the Vice-President, shall have the responsibility for the CME programs. The Vice-President shall report to the Board of Directors at the times the Board of Directors shall meet and to the Executive Committee in the interim.

The goals of the ASRA CME Programs:

  1. To provide ongoing educational activities designed to teach practicing physicians, residents and fellows and to provide regional anesthesia for the ultimate benefit of the patient.
  2. To offer an open Spring Scientific Meeting for the presentation of new clinical insights, research findings, hands-on applications and refresher courses that will enhance the knowledge about and the effectiveness and cost efficiencies of regional anesthesia and pain medicine.
  3. To also provide in a timely fashion, state of the art meetings, that deal with specific topics that will enhance the registrants' contemporary knowledge and/or practice.
  4. With full compliance with the ACCME Essential requirements, to consider joint sponsorship of meetings with non-accredited entities that meet the mission of ASRA.
Types of Educational Formats
Educational activities may contain any or all of the following formats: plenary sessions, concurrent sessions, hands-on workshops, master classes, refresher courses, poster discussion sessions and video tape sessions.

Participants in ASRA CME Activities:

  1. Attendance shall be open to all health care practitioners, who have met registration requirements.
  2. CME credit will only be offered to MD's and DO's. Certificates of attendance will be offered to all registrants.

Refresher Courses/Workshops/Master Classes/Problem Based Learning and the 29th Spring Meeting

For 2004, one registration fee covers the Spring Meeting, Refresher Courses, and Poster Sessions. An additional fee will be charged for each Workshop, PBLD, Intensive Workshop and Master Class. You must pre-register for the Workshops, PBLDs, Intensive Workshops and Master Classes that are presented on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. When making selections, it is recommended that you make several choices for each time period. Space will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please give us ALL your choices for EACH Workshop, PBLD and Master Class. If all Workshops, PBLDs and Master Classes in a given session are filled, you will receive a refund of your Workshop, PBLD, Intensive Workshop or Master Class fee.

Your Spring Meeting Registration Fee Includes:

  • Refresher Courses / Cracker Barrel Session / Parallel Sessions / Poster Discussions
  • One reception, three continental breakfasts, coffee breaks
  • CD containing abstracts of posters, meeting syllabus

Not Included in Your Spring Meeting Registration Fee:

  • Workshops / PBLDs / Master Classes / Intensive Workshops / Lunches (unless attending PBL Luncheon)

Americans with Disabilities Act

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine has fully complied with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please contact ASRA headquarters at (804) 282-0010.

Travel Arrangements

ASSOCIATION TRAVEL CONCEPTS (ATC) has been selected as the official travel agency for The American Society of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Management Spring Meeting in Orlando, Florida, March 11-14, 2004. When calling ATC, you will save 10% to 15% off on United, Continental, or Delta Airline tickets purchased more than 60 days prior to the meeting. For tickets purchased less than 60 days prior, the discounts will be 5% to 10% off of the lowest available fares. Some restrictions may apply and a service fee may apply.

Make your reservation from one of the following options: Web: www.atcmeetings.com; Email: reservations@atcmeetings.com; Fax: (858) 362-3153; or call Toll Free: 1-800-458-9383

The above discounts apply for travel March 8-17, 2004. ATC is available for reservations from 9:00 am until 7:30 pm (EST), Monday through Friday. Some restrictions may apply. Service fees apply. You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I.D. numbers: 

United:		510CK		800-521-4041
Continental:	VV4PWF		800-468-7022
Delta:		DMMN200106A	800-241-6760
Alamo:		304000 GR		800-732-3232
Avis:		B159232		800-331-1600

Hotel Reservations

The cut-off date is February 6, 2004. A hotel reservation form is included with this program and rooms are subject to availability.
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