ABFM: Pain Medicine Knowledge Self Assessment
About the Course
This activity will focus on diagnosing chronic pain syndromes in family medicine, identify pharmacologic appropriate therapy for specific conditions, including painful diabetic neuropathy, osteoarthritis, trigeminal neuralgia, and fibromyalgia, describe the use of active modalities such as exercise and physical therapy in the treatment of chronic pain, recommend appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options for the treatment of functional chronic pain conditions, explain the indications, risks, and monitoring recommendations for long-term opioid pain medications. Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act – Individuals who need to self-report time spent training to fulfill the requirement should note that the ABFM Pain Medicine KSA has approximately two-thirds of the 60 total questions which address the topics of appropriate opioid prescribing, substance use disorders in those with concurrent pain, effective pain treatment planning, and substance misuse. The ABFM Pain Medicine KSA offers up to 8 credits of accredited CME. Hours reported should reflect the time spent in the activity.
During the session, 60 KSA questions will be reviewed and learners will participate in a group activity. This learning format will provide an opportunity to collaborate with peers as the group discusses evidence-based approaches to managing pain.
Conference Format
In-person at the Madison Marriott West. This conference will not be recorded for post-conference viewing.
In-person conference attendance is limited, so we encourage you to register early.
Provided By
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
- Department of Medicine
- UW Health Internal Medicine
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)
Elements of Competence
This activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:
American Board of Medical Specialties
- Patient care and procedural skills
- Medical knowledge.
Interprofessional
- Roles and responsibilities.
Intended Audience
This activity is designed to meet the needs of primary care physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, and other health care professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge in pain medicine to improve their care of patients.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to:
- Identify pharmacologic appropriate therapy for specific conditions, including painful diabetic neuropathy, osteoarthritis, trigeminal neuralgia, and fibromyalgia.
- Describe the use of active modalities such as exercise and physical the treatment of chronic pain.
- Recommend appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options for the treatment of functional chronic pain conditions
- Explain the indications, risks, and monitoring recommendations for long-term opioid pain medications.
Thursday, November 21, 2024 - ABFM Knowledge Skills Assessment | |
5:00 | Registration Check-in and Box Dinner |
5:30 | ABFM Pain Management Skills Assessment |
8:30 | Session Adjourns |
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Conference Attire
Casual attire is appropriate for this conference.. Since meeting room temperatures and personal comfort levels vary, dressing in layers is recommended.
Conference Housing
A block of rooms has been reserved at the conference site, The Madison Marriott West. Please contact the hotel directly (1-888-745-2032) or click on the following link to arrange your accommodation: Book your group rate for UW Primary Care Conference. Please mention “UW Primary Care Conference" to the hotel staff when making your reservation to receive the special block room rate of $142, plus tax (for a general standard guest room). The block of rooms will be held on a first-come, first-served basis and any available rooms that have not been reserved by 5:00 PM, October 30, 2024, will be released to the general public.
The Marriott, as part of Atrium Hospitality, is well prepared to welcome you to the hotel. Cleanliness Assured is their enhanced safety standards and protocols for the hotel. Cleanliness Assured meets the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Safe Stay initiative launched in response to COVID-19. Developed by specialists in keeping you healthy and safe, the program emphasizes higher safety standards through:
- Team member training
- Rigorous cleaning
- Proper hygiene
- Food safety
- Physical distancing
Travel
Madison, Wisconsin has one major airport (MSN), the Dane County Regional Airport.
Driving directions are available here.
Planning Committee, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
James B. Bigham, MD, MPH, FAAFP, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Kristen Lucas, Planner, Office of Continuing Professional Development
Kristen L. Panther, RN, MS, ANP-C, Program Manager - APP Education and Professional Development, UW Health; Nurse Practitioner, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine
Jeremy P. Smith, MD, Associate Professor, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine
Karen Brand Wendler, PA-C, Physician Assistant, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Faculty Presenters, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
James B. Bigham, MD, MPH, FAAFP, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate, and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers, presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation. For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
NAME | ROLE(S) | FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS DISCLOSURE | DISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUGS/DEVICES IN PRESENTATION? |
James Bigham, MD MPH, FAACP | Course Director | Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Consultant), GSK (Consultant), Merck (Other) , Valneva USA, Inc. (Consultant), Variation Biotechnologies, Inc. (Consultant), | No |
Kristen Lucas, MS | Planner | No relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. | No |
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
Accreditation Statement | |
In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) 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 Designation Statements | |
American Medical Association (AMA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. | |
American Academy of PAs (AAPA) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP 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 3.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. | |
| American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 ANCC contact hours. |
| Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.3 CEUs or 3.0 hours. |
Available Credit
- 3.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 3.00 ANCC Contact Hours
- 3.00 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 3.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration in the 2024 Primary Care Conference is required to enroll in this event
Once you enroll in the Primary Care Conference, this registration will become available.
Registration for this activity can only be completed through the ICEP Learning Portal. Attendee registrations made through any other sites cannot be honored. UW-Madison ICEP is not able to refund fees paid through unaffiliated registration sites, such as eMedEvents.com, MedConfWorld.com, EventEgg.com, and 10times.com. Please report any unauthorized websites or solicitations for registrations to help@icep.wisc.edu.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing to help@icep.wisc.edu. Cancellation requests received at least 5 days prior to the conference start date will allow a full refund except for the nonrefundable processing fee of $50. No refunds will be made for cancellations received less than 5 days prior to the activity start date.
Accessibility
The University of Wisconsin provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX requirements. The University of Wisconsin fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of accommodations, please notify us at help@icep.wisc.edu
Program Changes
Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.
Questions about Registration
Email help@icep.wisc.edu.
For Further Information
For conference information please contact Kristen Lucas (kristen.lucas@wisc.edu).
Prerequisites
Required Hardware/software
Virtual attendees will need a laptop, desktop or tablet with streaming capability.