The American Academy of Pain Medicine

Essentials of Pain Medicine™

The 2009 Essentials of Pain Medicine Course will be held January 27-28 at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, Hawaii.

• Educational Objectives
• Course Schedule
• Registration Information
• Savings for Non-Members
• Hotel Information
• Honolulu Information
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25^TH ANNUAL MEETING - PRECONFERENCE SESSIONS:

ESSENTIALS--2Day Course

"Essentials of Pain Medicine" is designed for clinicians interested in obtaining an overview of some of the fundamentals of Pain Medicine in addition to practical approaches to the treatment of common pain disorders.  The course offers clinically focused lectures and case presentations on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with various acute, cancer and chronic pain syndromes.

Educational Objectives

• Evaluate the patient in pain with a focus on neuroanatomy, and musculoskeletal examination
• Describe the neurophysiology of pain transmission
• Describe pharmacological, interventional, and rehabilitation techniques for the treatment of chronic pain
• Implement protocols for appropriate prescribing practices
• Understand how to treat pain and suffering in the patient with terminal illness
• Understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding pain management

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Essentials Schedule

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Registration Information

RATES:

*Affiliate Members must be licensed Psychologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician's Assistants, Physicial Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Nurses that are active on a pain team. They must provide appropriate documentation to prove their licensure and must be sponsored by an AAPM physician member. If these criteria are not met prior to the conference, they will be charged the full non-member price to participate in the conference.

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Not a Member of AAPM?
You can SAVE up to $475 by combining your “Essentials in Pain Medicine” course registration with AAPM’s Annual Meeting and specialized Join & Registration rates.

* Cost to Join AAPM and Register Separately for Essentials Meeting and Annual Meeting as a non-member is $1,575.

Questions? If you have any questions about the Essentials Course or Special Rates call AAPM at 847/375-4731

Download AAPM Physician Member Application

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Hotel Information

The Hilton Hawaiian Village® Beach Resort & Spa is AAPM's 25th Annual Meeting headquarters hotel. 

The Resort has claimed the seventh spot in Parents Magazine's "10 Best Beach Resorts for Families on a Budget." It is the only Hawaii property to be included in the Top 10. In its May 2008 issue, the magazine calls the resort a "family favorite" citing its numerous pools - including one just for kids, free snorkeling lessons, hula lessons, a renowned wildlife collection, and the Rainbow Express Keiki Club.

AAPM's group rate at the Hilton Hawaiian Village® Beach Resort & Spa is:

$229 single/double for a Village or Garden view
$249 single/double for a Partial Ocean view
$269 single/double for an Ocean view
$339 single/double for an Ocean view room in the Alii Tower

The above rates are exclusive of state and local taxes, fees and assessments, currently 11.962%.

To obtain the group rate, identify yourself as attending the AAPM 25th Annual Meeting and reference code ‘AGA'. Please note this rate is offered until December 5, 2008, provided that rooms in the AAPM block are still available. Reservations made after the above date will be taken on a space- and rate-available basis.

You may also book your reservations online at www.hilton.com. Use the code "AGA" under the section entitled "Special Accounts".

Hilton Hawaiian Village® Beach Resort & Spa
2005 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI  96815
Phone: (808) 949-4321
Fax:  (808) 951-5458

Ground Transportation

Honolulu Airport Shuttle

From Honolulu International airport to any hotel in Waikiki or from any hotel in Waikiki to airport: $28 (per car not per person); $55 roundtrip.

For Reservations:
Phone: 808 - 275 - 6633
E-mail : info@honoluluairportshuttle.com

Charley's Taxi & Tours

Charley's Taxi & Tours is located at the Hilton Hawaiian Village®, and provides special taxi services between Honolulu International Airport and Hilton Hawaiian Village®. Please visit www.charleystaxi.com or call (808) 947-0077 for more information and to make reservations.

Charley's Taxi & Tours provides a special taxi shuttle service from the Hilton Hawaiian Village® to Honolulu International Airport.

Hours of Operation: Daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every hour on the hour (times subject to change). Rate: $12.00 per person. Please call ahead for reservations: (808) 947-0077 or Ext. 75255 from the resort.

Parking

The Resort provides a six-level parking garage, conveniently accessible from all towers of the resort. Self-parking ($24) and valet parking ($29) are both available.

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Honolulu, HI

Honolulu is Oahu's center of art, history, and culture. Here you will find historic buildings, museums, and royal palaces blocks away from a bustling Chinatown and a vibrant downtown night scene with sleek bars and lounges, restaurants and art galleries.

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Hawaii and walk through Historic Honolulu and visit the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on U.S. soil, peruse local artwork at the Hawaii State Art Museum, and listen to the church bells ringing from the beautiful coral foundations of Kawaiahao Church. Explore further and take a short drive out to the Nuuanu Pali Lookout for a panoramic view of the Koolau Mountains and then make your way to the Bishop Museum which houses the historical, cultural and natural treasures of Hawaii and the Pacific.

When the sun goes down, find your way back to Hip Honolulu. During the day, Chinatown is a colorful marketplace alive with fragrant lei stands, delicious noodle and dim sum factories, bustling open-markets, and hole-in-the-wall restaurants but at night, Downtown Honolulu transforms into a chic art and dining district with galleries, jazz clubs, and epicurean delights from trendy wine bars, to Cuban, Indo-Eurasian to Chinese fusion restaurants.

Time Zone

Hawaii does not observe Daylight Saving Time. For detailed information, please visit www.timeanddate.com/worldclock

U.S. East Coast: Hawaii is 5 hours behind, 6 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time.
U.S. West Coast: Hawaii is 2 hours behind, 3 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time
Japan: Hawaii is 19 hours behind, 20 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time
Australia: Hawaii is 20 hours behind, 21 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time
London: Hawaii 11 hours behind, 12 hours behind during Daylight Saving Time

Weather

The Honolulu area typically enjoys beautiful weather during the dates of the AAPM annual meeting. In January and February the average temperature is 72 F degrees Fahrenheit and the average water temperature is 74 degrees Fahrenheit.

Visitor Information

There are several Web sites available to help you plan your trip to Hawaii:
www.visit-oahu.com
www.gohawaii.com

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