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DNI/Greater Philadelphia Pain Society Conference
Start Date: 4/19/2017Start Time: 6:30 PM
End Date: 4/19/2017End Time: 9:00 PM

Event Description

Topics and Speakers
Buprenorphine for Pain: Pharmacology and Clinical Attributes
Robert Raffa, PhD, professor emeritus, Temple University; adjunct professor, University of Arizona College of Pharmacy

Case Studies: Use of Buprenorphine for Pain and Opioid Dependency
Len Kamen, DO, associate professor, Temple University; clinical director, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, MossRehab Outpatient Center

Hosted by
Drexel Neurosciences Institute and the Greater Philadelphia Pain Society

Learning Objectives
Participants will learn how:

  • The basic pharmacology of buprenorphine translates into its therapeutic and safety clinical characteristics.
  • Inappropriate or misuse of the data and pharmacologic terminology impairs the understanding and use of this “unique” analgesic.
  • Buprenorphine can be used for treatment of pain and opioid dependency.
Target Audience
All physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, PAs, CRNPs, RNs, all medical specialties and researchers
Contact Information:
Name: Patricia Williams
Phone: 215.955.6585
Email: patricia.a.williams@jefferson.edu
Location:
New College Building
Geary Auditorium A
245 North 15th Street
Audience:
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Alumni
  • Medical Residents/Fellows
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    Special Features:
  • CEU Available
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