About The Pain Management Symposium
Cleveland Clinic Department of Pain Management is pleased to offer The 24th Annual Pain Management Symposium. We invite you to join us in Orlando, Florida, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel, from February 15 to 19, 2025. This dynamic five-day Symposium focuses on in-depth reviews and analyses of recent advances in pain medicine and related healthcare.
The practice of pain medicine is evolving because of diagnostic and therapeutic advances, healthcare reform, financial strains and the downstream impact of the opioid crisis and expanding use of marijuana. This Symposium will promote a better understanding of the pathophysiology of acute and chronic pain, enhance knowledge regarding a broad range of pain conditions, and critically review novel state-of-the-art interventional and non-interventional techniques in the diagnosis and management of chronic pain. A renowned faculty will provide insightful assessment and clinical practice evaluation and application of the topics. Each year our attendees look forward to the Saturday evening reception, which promises to be a fantastic social gathering for attendees and faculty.
In addition to the didactic program, you have the opportunity to participate in other educational activities. Each day begins with informal discussions with faculty during the continental breakfasts. Sunday through Tuesday offers optional early evening problem-based learning discussions, and a special group of educational sessions specifically developed for ARNPs and PAs working in pain practices.
Optional cadaver workshops on various interventional pain management techniques and live ultrasound-guided workshops covering upper and lower extremity blocks, truncal procedures and relevant pain procedures will be offered to practicing physicians and pain medicine fellows in training.
Who Should Attend:
Practitioners and healthcare professionals who seek to learn the latest developments in pain medicine, including anesthesia providers, interventional pain specialists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, orthopedic and spine surgeons, neurologists, neurosurgeons, headache specialists, palliative care specialists, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and residents and fellows in training interested in the practice of pain management.
By Attending, You Will Be Able To:
- Review current evidence-based guidelines for cervical spine procedures, infection control, and corticosteroid use and describe their application to pain management practices.
- Examine the impact of private equity, preauthorization, advocacy, and unethical behavior on the practice of pain medicine.
- Assess the efficacy and adverse effects of emerging therapies for pain and describe their potential use in clinical practice.
- Compare and contrast the choice of neuromodulation techniques and devices as they apply to specific patient diagnoses.
- Analyze clinical issues arising with expanded marijuana use and their impact on acute and chronic pain management.
- Evaluate current evidence, application, and regulatory issues associated with the use of PRP and stem cells.
- Analyze factors and diagnoses contributing to persistent spinal pain syndromes.
- Describe options for evaluation and treatment of pain in special populations.
- Demonstrate technical skills needed to perform interventional pain procedures using ultrasound and fluoroscopy imaging.