The Business of Healthcare, The Science of
Medicine, The Art of Healing
March 8-10, 2019
Friday 5:00PM - Sunday 12 Noon
Boar’s Head Inn
Charlottesville, VA
About this Conference:
The Project Lazarus Model is designed to empower committed community-wide coalitions
with the tools needed to:
- Prevent Overdose
- Present responsible Pain Management
- Promote substance use treatment and support services
Keynote Speakers:
Monty Baylor, MD-Blue Ridge Pain Management Associates
Lori Conklin, MD-Anesthesiologist, University of Virginia Health System
Anthony Dragovich, MD-Program Director, Blue Ridge Pain Management Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute Roanoke, VA
Robert Goldstein, MD-Associate Professor, University of Virginia Medical Director, UVA Pain Management Center Charlottesville, VA
Kevin Greer, MD-Pain Management Physician, Hess Orthopaedic Center and Sports Medicine, Harrisonburg, Virginia
James Houston, MD-Director, Acute and Chronic Pain Management, MedStar Health, Columbia, MD
Elizabeth Huntoon, MD
Lynn Kohan, MD-Associate Professor, University of Virginia Pain Management Fellowship Director Charlottesville, VA
Nazmi Peyman, MD
Douglas C. Throckmorton, MD
Deputy Director for Regulatory Programs, CDER FDA
Robert Trainer, MD-Assistant Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University Hunter Holmes VA Medical Center Richmond, VA
Anthony Tucker, MD-Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA
Mary Wells, PhD, Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Physical Medicine
Amy Zhu, MD, PhD-Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology Pain management, University of Virginia
Agenda:
Click here to view the agenda
Presentations:
Click here to view presentations (as they become available).
Target Audience:
Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Other
healthcare personnel
Overall Conference Objectives:
As a result of attending this activity, the participant will be able to:
- Recall provider knowledge,
- Improve provider’s patient centered treatment of pain,
- Explain opioid prescription safety,
- Implement pain treatment modalities,
- Evaluate patient risk and benefits of treatment(s),
- Increased knowledge of legal ramifications surrounding treatment and management of pain.
Address:
Dates and Locations:
March 8, 2019 Virginia Pain Society
Interest Session (No CME’s offered)
March 9-10, 2019 Plenary CME Sessions
Interest Session (No CME’s offered)
March 9-10, 2019 Plenary CME Sessions
Fees:
Registrant Type | Fee |
Physician | $395 |
Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses | $295 |
Residents/Fellows | $95 |
Cancellation Policy:
Registration fees are refundable less a $50.00 administrative fee, for cancellations
received in writing a minimum of 14 days prior to the activity date. Refunds are not
provided when the registration fee is $50.00 or less, or when a cancellation request
is received less than 14 days prior to the start of the activity.
ETSU Quillen College of Medicine reserves the right to cancel CME activities. If an activity is cancelled, registrants will receive a full refund.
ETSU Quillen College of Medicine reserves the right to cancel CME activities. If an activity is cancelled, registrants will receive a full refund.
Registration:
Click here to register
Activity Director:
Anthony Dragovich, MD
Educational Planner:

Marta Gouge, BS
Educational Planner
Office of Continuing Medical Education
Quillen College of Medicine
East Tennessee State University
(423) 439-8074
gougemm@etsu.edu
Conflicts of Interest:
Activity Director | Disclosure |
Anthony Dragovich, MD | None |
Planning Committee Members | Disclosure |
George M. Baylor, MD | None |
Lori Conklin, MD | To be advised |
Robert Goldstein, MD | None |
Kevin Charles Greer | None |
Patty Harnois-Church, MSN, MHA, RN | None |
James Houston, MD | None |
Elizabeth Huntoon, MD | Spouse / fees with Saluda |
Lynn Kohan, MD | None |
Andrew Miller | To be advised |
Nazmi Peyman, MD | None |
Douglas C. Throckmorton, MD | To be advised |
Robert Trainer, MD | To be advised |
Anthony Tucker, MD | To be advised |
Mary Wells | None |
Amy Zhu, MD, PhD | None |
Accreditation:

ACCME Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas
and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee
State University and the Virginia Pain Society. The Quillen College of Medicine, East
Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical
education for physicians.

CME Credit: Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this live
activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation
in the activity.

CNE Credit: East Tennessee State University College of Nursing is an approved provider of continuing
nursing education by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Up to 10.5 continuing nursing education contact hours if participating in entire conference
and up to 2.0 continuing education for pharmacology, (6.5 for Saturday includes 2.0 pharmacology,
3.58 for Sunday).