Dear Colleague:

On behalf of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Institute of Applied Science & Medicine (the Institute), I cordially invite you to attend the third annual American Conference on Pain Medicine on April 4-5, 2008, at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York City. This 1½-day continuing medical education (CME) conference will provide unique insights for pain specialists and primary care physicians and an opportunity for both groups to discuss issues of common interest. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

The American Conference on Pain Medicine will present current information on the assessment and therapeutic management of chronic pain conditions, with discussions on a variety of underlying etiologies, including musculoskeletal and neuropathic causes. Practical issues such as differential diagnosis of low back pain and tips for maximizing reimbursement will be covered, as will the latest evidence for rational multidrug therapy.

The American Conference on Pain Medicine has been realized through a partnership between The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Institute. The Institute, a McMahon Group company, is working in cooperation with three of McMahon’s publications: Pain Medicine News, Anesthesiology News, and Primary Care Quarterly. The world-renowned Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is providing clinical support as well as certification for the program.

We are certain this event will prove to be a valuable educational experience for pain specialists and primary care physicians alike. I look forward to seeing you in New York City!

Sincerely,

Michael R. Clark, MD, MPH
Conference Director
The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Baltimore, Maryland