2019 Program
Subject to change.
Day 1
8:00
Welcome no CME
Heather Basara Richter, PhD 2019 Conference Co-Chair
8:15
Cancer Pain: Past, Present, & Future
Scott M. Fishman, MD Executive Vice Chair, Dept. Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine,
UC Davis Health
9:15
10:15
Break no CME
10:30
The State of Cancer Pain Research in 2019
Heather Basara Richter, PhD 2019 Conference Co-Chair
11:15
The Kanpolat Lecture: The Use of Hypophysectomy for Cancer Pain:
Current Understanding, Patient Selection, Complication Profiles & Monitoring
William S. Rosenberg, MD Founder and Medical Director, Center for the Relief of Pain, Midwest Neuroscience Institute, Research Medical Center
12:00
Lunch Symposium: Targeted Drug Delivery for Cancer Pain no CME
1:30
The Use of Palmitoylethanolamide as an Analgesic and/or Adjuvant
Mellar P. Davis, MD, FCCP, FAAHPM Section Head, Department of Palliative Care, Geisinger Medical Center; Editor Emeritus, Journal of Progress in Palliative Care
2:00
Influence of Perioperative Pain Management on Breast Cancer Recurrence
Ann Cai Shah, MD Assistant Clinical Professor, Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, UCSF Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care
2:30
Break no CME
2:45
Clinical Care for Young Adults & Pediatric Patients
Advancements in Pediatric End of Life & Pain Care
Isabelle N. King, MD Medical Director, Inpatient Palliative Care Services, Marin Health Medical Center
3:15
Addressing the Unique Needs of Adolescents & Young Adults with Cancer
Nathan Fairman, MD, MPH Associate Professor, Bioethics; Assistant Clinical Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences; Member of the Bioethics Committee, UC Davis School of Medicine
3:45
Break no CME
4:00
Abdominal, Pelvic Visceral Related Cancer & GI Malignancies:
Celiac/Superior Hypogastric Plexus/Ganglion Impar Blocks vs. TDD
Sanjeet Narang, MD Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
4:45
Cingulotomy for Medically Refractory Cancer Pain & Dorsal Punctate Myelotomy (DPM)
Sharona Ben-Haim, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of California, San Diego
5:15
Education Ends for the Day
5:15
Welcome Reception no CME
Open to All Attendees
Day 2
8:00
Welcome & State of the Consortium no CME
Heather Basara Richter, PhD 2019 Conference Co-Chair
8:30
Curious Cases in Cancer Pain Treatment
Lisa J. Stearns, MD Founder and Medical Director, Center for Pain and Supportive Care; 2019 Secretary, Cancer Pain Research Consortium (CPRC)
9:15
The Stearns Lecture: A Discussion About Medical Aid in Dying
Nathan Fairman, MD, MPH Associate Professor, Bioethics; Assistant Clinical Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences; Member of the Bioethics Committee, UC Davis School of Medicine
10:00
Break no CME
10:30
Head & Neck Cancer
The Trigeminocervico Complex: How the Intricate Anatomy in the Head, Face & Neck Applies to Treating Head & Neck Cancer
Frank H. Willard, PhD Professor of Anatomy, University of New England
11:30
Dorsal Column Stimulation at C2
Zaman Mirzadeh, MD, PhD Neurosurgeon, Barrow Neurological Institute
12:00
Lunch no CME
1:00
Medication Management
Controlling and Disposing of Medications after End of Life
Avinash Ramchandani, MD, MBA Pain Management Specialist, Redwood Pain Institute
1:30
Compounded Therapy Preparations in Craniofacial Pain
Charles De Mesa, DO Director of Musculoskeletal Pain Medicine; Director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship Program, UC Davis
2:00
Investigating Anesthesia & Opioid Effect on Cancer Survivorship
Monika Patel, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Management, University of Florida Health
3:00
Break no CME
3:15
Treating Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Eric Helm, MD Assistant Professor, Department of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
P. Joshua Smith, MD Pain Management Specialist, Prisma Health
4:15
Novel Strategies to Treat Vertibral Compression Fracture/ Osteoporotic Compression Fracture in the Setting of Cancer
Charles De Mesa, DO Director of Musculoskeletal Pain Medicine; Director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship Program, UC Davis
Frank H. Willard, PhD Professor of Anatomy, University of New England
5:30
Closing no CME
Heather Basara Richter, PhD 2019 Conference Co-Chair
CME
Earn up to 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Conference
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Featured Faculty
Venue
We-Ko-Pa Conference Center
10438 N. Fort McDowell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85264
www.WeKoPaResortandConferencecenter.com
Located 20 minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the We-Ko-Pa’s lushly landscaped oasis offers spectacular views of Arizona’s majestic Four Peaks and iconic Red Mountains alongside the free-flowing Verde River.
Discounted rooms for conference attendees
$159 per night
and up, + taxes & fees
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Continuing Medical Education
Physicians
SpectrumCare is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
SpectrumCare designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurse Practitioners
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME. SpectrumCare is accredited to provide CME for physicians and will provide nurse practitioners who successfully complete each activity with a certificate of participation indicating the activity was designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Nurse Practitioners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Clinical Nurse Specialists
& Registered Nurses
Nurses may claim credit for educational activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in most states, for up to 50% of the nursing requirements for recertification. Please check with the state association where you are licensed for more information.
Physician Assistants
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