PAINWeek 2008 Conference Agenda
 
Accreditation

ACCME
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) and Medical Education Trust (MET). PIM is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 26.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACPE
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this continuing education activity for 26 contact hours (2.6 CEUs) of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. For specific activities eligible for ACPE credit, see the online brochure at www.painweek.org.

A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form and will be mailed to you within 4–6 weeks (if applicable).

ANCC
CNA/ANCC This educational activity for 26.0 contact hours is provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM).

PIM is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

California Board of Registered Nursing Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13485 for 31.2 contact hours.

Dentists
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine has applied to be an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. This activity is pending approval as a provider for AGD accreditation for 26.0 hours.

APA
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine has applied for APA approval to offer continuing education for psychologists.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
PIM assesses conflict of interest with its instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of CME activities. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified are thoroughly vetted by PIM for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies utilized in this activity, and patient care recommendations. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high-quality CME activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of a commercial interest.

Instructions for Credit
In order to receive credit, participants must attend at least 1 full session and submit a credit application and evaluation form before leaving. Participants can only claim the hours they were actually in attendance for CME credit. Statements of credit will be mailed within 4–6 weeks following the program.

Americans with Disabilities Act
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (eg, physical, dietary, etc). Please contact PAINWeek at (973) 415–5100 prior to the live event.