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ForwardClinical Updates in Pain Medicine 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Susan M. Moeschler, M.D., Oludare O. Olatoye, M.D., and Richard H. Rho, M.D.
April 10 - 12, 2025 - Ritz Carlton Half Moon - Half Moon Bay, California
This course highlights pain conditions across multiple disciplines to improve pain control and patient outcomes. The course includes a review of the evaluation and treatment of common pain syndromes, such as spine pain, neuropathic pain, headache, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and arthritic pains.
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals in primary care and family medicine.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Summarize evidence-based clinical management of common chronic pain diagnoses.
- Review strategies to address important biopsychosocial factors that contribute to chronic pain manifestation.
- Describe clinical approaches that enhance interactions with patients suffering from chronic pain.
- Discuss the association between chronic pain and various modifiable lifestyle factors.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | |
6:45 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits Salon Foyer |
7:30 a.m.
| Welcome and Introduction Susan M. Moeschler, M.D., Oludare (Dare) O. Olatoye, M.D., Richard H. Rho, M.D. |
7:45 a.m.
| Common Neuropathic Pain Conditions – Exam and Testing James C. Watson, M.D. |
8:30 a.m.
| Update on Opioid Prescribing Guidelines: What is Appropriate use? Jillian A. Maloney, M.D. |
9:00 a.m.
| Buprenorphine for Patients with Chronic Pain Benjamin Lai, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O. |
9:30 a.m.
| Common Medications to Treat Neuropathic Pain James C. Watson, M.D. |
9:45 a.m. | Q & A Panel |
10:00 a.m. | Refreshment Break & Exhibits |
10:15 a.m.
| Low Back Pain John A. Freeman, D.O. |
11:00 a.m.
| Imaging of the Spine Christin A Tiegs-Heiden, M.D. |
11:45 a.m.
| Cases in Spine Care Nick C. Canzanello, D.O. |
12:15 p.m. | Q & A Panel |
12:30 p.m. | Break – Exhibits - Grab Lunch |
12:45 p.m.
| Lunch & Learn: Strategies and Resources at Home for CBT Cynthia O. Townsend, Ph.D., L.P., Joan B. B. Cronin, APRN, CNS, M.S. |
1:30 p.m.
| Clinical Approach to Neck Pain Timothy J. Lamer, M.D. |
2:00 p.m.
| Headache Part 1 Stephanie J. Steel, M.D. |
2:45 p.m. | Q&A Panel |
3:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
A block of guest rooms has been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rates at the Ritz Carlton, Half Moon, CA. To receive the special rate of $360.00 (plus applicable taxes and fees) for a standard room, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of March 18, 2025, whichever comes first. After March 18, 2025, reservations will be taken based on space and rate availability.
Group rate - ROH $360.00
Reservations may be booked ONLINE
You may call (888) 293-0524 to make your reservation. Please identify yourself as a participant of the Mayo Clinic Pain Management course when making your reservation.
Resort Experience Fee
Please note that there is an additional charge of $25.00 per room per night plus tax that is not included in the above room rates. The following amenities are bundled into this charge for up to two guests:
• Daily in-room high-speed internet access
• Access to tennis courts, racquets, and ball machines
• Putter and wedge rental for use on the practice green at Half Moon Bay
• Golf Links
• Fitness center classes at The Colony Club
• Bicycle rentals
• Coastal walk experience with a tour guide
• Daily transportation service to downtown Half Moon Bay
• A glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage offered at check-in
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 18.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 18.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 18.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 7.25 |
| Friday | 7.00 |
| Saturday | 4.50 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 18.75 AAPA Category 1
- 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 18.75 ANCC
- 18.75 Attendance
- 18.75 IPCE
In response to company inquiries, we are excited to share that the Mayo Clinic Clinical Updates in Pain Medicine 2025 has expanded its commercial support offerings to include a variety of sponsorship opportunities! Please check out our comprehensive prospectus.
If you are interested in exhibiting, please complete the Letter of Agreement.
If you are interested in Sponsoring, please contact Morgan Gish
If you have additional questions, please contact: Morgan Gish
This course offers the unique opportunity for sponsorship opportunities, including the ability to interact with healthcare providers and highlight their products and services through an exhibit. For more information, please contact Morgan Gish
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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