Texas Pain Society
11th Annual Scientific Meeting
October 25-27, 2019
San Antonio, Texas

 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

EXHIBITOR LISTING

Exhibit Hall Floor Plan 

MEETING SLIDES

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 - PA/NP TRACK

Physical Examination Pearls in for Pain Evaluation
Max Eckmann, MD

Supervision of Physician Extenders in the Pain Clinic
Kelley Pennell, DNP, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC

Role of the advanced practice provider in private pain practice
Casey Grillo, NP

Common spine surgeries: indications and complications
Anna Kosmider, PA

SCS – patient selection, education and troubleshooting complications
Casey Grillo, NP

CDC Opiate Prescribing Guidelines – What they mean for your practice
Elliott Mandell

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019 - MAIN COURSE

Regenerative Medicine / Sports Medicine
Prathap Jayaram, MD

Articles to Include with Pre Authorization Forms
Mitch Engle, MD, PhD

Pain Physicians Toolbox – Alternatives to Opioids
Michelle Dang, MD

Hassenbusch Lecture – Glial Cells
Linda Watkins, PhD

Medicinal Cannabis: Literature Pro / Con
Ken Finn, MD & Michael Sprintz, DO

Updates in Radio – Frequency Ablation for Chronic Pain
Maxim Eckmann, MD

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019 - MAIN COURSE

Early Morning Yoga Workshop
Christina Le-Short, MD

Ketamine Infusions
Magdalena Anitescu, MD

Neuromodulation
Ken Chapman, MD

Neuromodulation Jeopardy Style
Brian Bruel, MD; Ken Champman, MD; C.M. Schade, MD, PhD; & Moderator Miles Day, MD

Intrathecal Pumps and Microdosing
Ryan Michaud, MD

Psychological Interventions – CBT and ACT?
Don McGeary, PhD

Having “The Talk”: How to Effectively Address Tense Situations with Pain Patients with Known or Suspected Substance Abuse
Michael Sprintz, DO

CBD: The Issue and The Evidence
Kenn Finn, MD

Heaver Basic Science Lecture: Regenerative Medicine
Arnold Caplan, PhD

Texas Pain Fellows Challenging Case Presentations

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019 - MAIN COURSE

Early Morning Yoga Workshop
Michelle Dang, MD

TMB Update
Sherrif Zaafran, MD

Legislative Update
C.M. Schade, MD, PhD

Legislative Q&A Panel
C.M. Schade, MD, PhD, Sherif Zaafran, MD & Brian Bruel, MD

Adjunct Medication
Ameet Nagpal, MD

DEA Update 
Paul Herrera

Pharmacy Board Update
Alison Benz, RPh

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Early Bird Discount, register before 09/20/19:     Regular Registration, register after 09/20/19:
TPS Member Early Bird............................$400.       TPS Member..................................................$450
TPS Non-Member Early Bird....................$550.       TPS Non-Member...........................................$600
Nursing Staff.............................................$275.       Nursing Staff...................................................$275
Administrative Staff..................................$175.       Administrative Staff........................................$175

New Member Deal (no deadline):
TPS New Member & Registration (Active membership is $300).....................................................$550

NEW WORKSHOPS!!
Click here to view the agendas: NP/PA Track | Ultrasound
NP/PA Pain Track................................................................................................................................$100
Ultrasound Track.................................................................................................................................$250

Day Only Pricing:
Friday-Only Registration................................................................................................................................$175
Saturday-Only Registration............................................................................................................................$250
Sunday-Only Registration..............................................................................................................................$200

 CME INFORMATION

The Texas Pain Society is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Texas Pain Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course has been designated by the Texas Pain Society for 5.5 credit(s) of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

Psychology
The Texas Pain Society is authorized to provide credits for Licensed Psychologists through the Texas Psychological Association. The Texas Pain Society designates this activity for 16.25 credit hours of instruction.

Agenda
Please click here to download the agenda. Please note agenda is subject to change

HOTEL AND PARKING AND AIRPORT
This year’s meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk (123 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX 78205). 

Texas Pain Society has a room block with a special rate of $209 per night. Please mention you are attending the TPS meeting when you make your reservation. The cut off for this hotel rate is 10/03/2019 – please book before then to ensure availability and pricing.

Parking charges apply. See www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/texas/hyattregency-san-antonio-riverwalk/satrs/maps-parking-transportation for more information.

San Antonio International Airport
9800 Airport Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78216
Airport code: SAT
www.sanantonio.gov/sat

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Floor Plan
Click here to view the floor plan

Exhibitor Kit
Click here to view the exhibitor kit

Attendee Profile
Attendees will be primarily physicians, office managers and other health care professionals who are involved in the treatment of chronic and acute pain.

Who Should Exhibit/Meeting Supporter
If your company produces devices, pharmaceuticals, educational materials or other applications that would benefit a pain management physician, patient or other health care provider who specializes in pain management, this would be an ideal meeting for you!

Rates and Booth Benefits
All exhibit table tops include a 6ft draped/skirted table, two chairs and a wastebasket. Any additional requests will need to go through the hotel.

Exhibitor Rates
$500 – Non-profit Organizations
$1,750 – Commercial Businesses Regular Rate (September 13, 2019 and after)

Tables are limited this year so please send in your contracts today!

Exhibitor Benefits
Please note all exhibitors will receive the following benefits:
• Name on meeting page of TPS website
• Pre & post program mailing list of attendees (does not include email addresses)
• Recognition in final printed meeting program
• Exhibitor ribbon on name badges
• (2) complimentary reps per booth ($100 per rep after)
• Special Exhibitor Name badges 

 Photos From 2018 Annual Meeting