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Pelvic pain symposium
The pelvis is a complex region with multiple potential sources of pain. This conference is a collaborative effort presenting leading experts in their respective fields including OB/Gyn, Urogynecology, Anesthesiology pain management, GI, Behavioral health, Vascular, Orthopedics and Physical Therapy to educate on the multidiscipline approach required to offer patients superior care for a challenging array of etiologies. There will be 20-minute presentations followed by panel discussions for an interactive learning experience.
Target Audience
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Physician
Physician Assistant
Psychologist
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Learning Objectives
1) Improve recognition of broad etiologies (gyn and nongyn) of pelvic pain
2) Increase communication among providers across disciplines that commonly care for chronic pelvic pain patients
3) Improve patient care via: -Greater focus on multidisciplinary care -More efficient referrals -Decreased lag time to diagnosis of common pelvic pain etiologies (ie endometriosis)
Travel
Paid Parking for the event will be available at lower-level parking lot of Magee Women’s Hospital.
You will enter the hospital through the parking garage or the main the entrance and proceed to Zero level to auditorium
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh 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.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 5.50 contact hours.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh 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 5.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Psychologist (APA)
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
This activity is approved for 5.50 APA credits.
Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 5.50 AAPA Category I CME
- 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 5.50 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 5.50 APA
- 5.50 Attendance
Price
Any questions regarding event can be directed to [email protected].