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FAPM Conference Offers Special Workshops

The Florida Academy of Pain Medicine 2011 Scientific Meeting is offering two special workshops during the conference program. This year’s program will be held on August 18-21 at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. The two pre-conference workshops will be held on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and PRP and Basic Pain Medicine and Opioid Pain Medicine.

On Thursday, August 18^th and Friday, August 19^th, Dr. Jon A. Jacobson, Professor of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology at the University of Michigan, will lead the workshop on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and PRP. He will be assisted by Marc Hirsh, MD, Advanced Rheumatology from Delray Beach, Florida, Raul Monzon, MD, President of the Florida Academy of Pain Medicine and Felix Linetsky, MD of the American Academy of Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine.

On Friday, August 19^th there will be a 10 hour CME program on Basic Pain Medicine and Opioid Pain Medicine conducted by Drs. Albert Ray, MD and Marla Golden, DO. Included will be a session on How to Prepare for the State Inspection. This session will be led by Bradley Meinsk, CEO of Orthopedic Injury Center which has passed the state inspection with flying colors. Interested physicians can register for these special workshops on line at www.fapmmed.net.

Major Exhibitors Coming to FAPM Conference

A highlight of the 2011 Annual Conference of the Florida Academy of Pain Medicine will be the exhibit hall that will feature several major medical supply companies. Included on the list of early registrants are: Millennium Laboratories, Boston Scientific, Medtronics, General Electric, St. Jude Medical, Aegis Labs, Ameritox, Covidien, Danna-Gracey and many others. The conference will be host to over forty exhibitors displaying the latest products in the medical field. Plan now to spend time visiting the exhibit area on Saturday and Sunday.

The Breakers Hosts Annual FAPM Conference

The FAPM conference will be held again this year at the Breakers Oceanfront Hotel at Palm Beach, Florida. One of the legendary oceanfront resorts in North America, this five star hotel offers everything under the sun. While respecting its rich heritage, this hotel has become a paradise for conferences, families, special events and couple retreats. Here you can immerse yourself in a one of a kind experience and unparalleled array of on-site activities such as:

·         Lush tropical beachfront oasis, featuring a private beach and watersports

·         Five sparkling oceanfront pools and four whirlpool spas

·         Nine distinctive restaurants that provide a myriad of choices for dining and entertainment

·         36 holes of championship golf and 10 lighted tennis courts

·         Interactive family entertainment center and kid’s camp

Make your reservation now by calling 1-888-273-2537. Competitive rates can be found at "Spillover" hotels: The Colony Hotel, 561-655-5430, and The Brazilian Court Hotel, 561.983.4292.

Conference Agenda Includes 7095 Review

With the new legislation passed by the Florida legislature and signed Governor Scott it is important for physicians to be aware of the changes and how they will affect your practice of medicine. Therefore, the FAPM will be offering three sessions on 7095 during our annual conference at the Breakers on August 19-21, 2011. The first session will be during the pre-conference session on Friday, August 19^th. It will present ideas on how to prepare for the State Inspection. Then on Sunday, August 21^st there will be two legislative update sessions. At 8:15 A.M. there will be a Board of Medicine Rules and Update and at 10:30 A.M. “What the FMA is doing in the area of pain medicine”. Sign up now and take advantage of the “early bird” discounted rates. Review the conference brochure and registration form on this website.