Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
30th Annual Pain Symposium

30th Annual Pain Symposium

The School of Medicine will host its 30th Annual Pain Symposium this Friday through Sunday.

The conference, directed by Miles Day, M.D., professor and Pain Fellowship director, will feature cutting-edge technology and internationally recognized faculty. Anesthesiologists, pain specialists, general practitioners and other health care professionals will learn current concepts in chronic and acute pain control. Emphasis will be placed on the blending of scientific knowledge into clinical practice.

The event will give health care professionals specializing in pain treatment the opportunity to hear various topics including the evolving use of ultrasound in interventional pain management.  Hands-on ultrasound and cadaver workshops will offer instruction and experience in the latest pain management techniques.

The symposium is sponsored by the TTUHSC Department of Anesthesiology Division of Pain Management, the Office of Continuing Medical Education and the Pain Center at Grace Clinic.

When:

7 a.m. to noon Friday (June 7)

7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat. (June 8)

7:30 a.m. to noon Sunday (June 9)

The symposium will take place in the Academic Classroom Building.

For more information, contact Myra Jones, Office of Continuing Medical Education, (806) 743-2928 or email at myra.jones@ttuhsc.edu.