An Intensive Multi-Day Opioid REMS Initiative in Pain Management

Overview

The Opioid Early Career Scholar Program (ECSP) is an in-person immersive program that offers clinicians and students the opportunity to interact with a panel of expert faculty and discuss the 2022 CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain, changes made since the last Guideline published in 2016, and ways to utilize the new Guideline in the management of pain. Emphasis will be on the need to individualize treatment to the needs of the patient, use of multi-modal pain management strategies, understanding the different pain pathways and biopsychosocial factors individual patients face trying to manage pain. Activities will be designed to meet the requirements as CME for MIPS Improvement Activities and is eligible as part of the MATE program.

"This program will prepare you for managing pain in your practice with skill sets necessary to tackle cancer-related pain, post operative pain, acute and chronic pain, and how to identify and care for patients with substance use disorders. This is an invaluable investment in yourself and your future practice!" "

Carrie Hyde, MD (Co-chair) Chief Medical Officer, Gentiva, Illumia Health, and Empatia Palliative Care

Learning Objectives

Incorporate knowledge of physiologic mechanisms and biopsychosocial factors influencing pain development, persistence, and management into clinical assessment and appropriate management of pain
Incorporate strategies from the 2022 CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids into the development of safe and effective pain management plans for patients with acute, subacute, and chronic pain
Educate patients about multimodal pain management to optimize safe and effective, multimodal treatment plans
Assess opioid nonmedical use risk when developing multimodal pain management plans Incorporate the DSM-5 criteria in the identification and diagnosis of OUD in patients prescribed opioids for acute and chronic pain
Incorporate the DSM-5 criteria in the identification and diagnosis of OUD in patients prescribed opioids for acute and chronic pain
Utilize best practices in discussing potential OUD diagnosis and treatment with patients, colleagues, faculty and patients/caregivers

One of the most challenging things to do as a clinician is to talk to a patient with whom you disagree, whether it's about a diagnosis or a treatment plan. In this CME program, you'll learn strategies of how to talk to and manage patients with complex pain and opioid histories, and how to respectfully agree to disagree.

Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM Director, Complex Pain and High-Risk Opioid ClinicAtlanta VA Healthcare SystemDecatur, GA

"The FDA believes that all clinicians involved in the management of patients with pain should be educated about the fundamentals of acute and chronic pain management, including the risks and safe use of opioids, and the diagnosis and management of opioid use disorders. Join us for an interactive review of pain management strategies to help keep your patients and your practice safe."

Jeffrey Gudin, MD Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Johnathan Goree, MD (Chair)

Chief of Staff
Neurosciences Service Line Director
Director Chronic Pain Division
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR

Johnathan Goree, MD is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Here, he is the Director of the Chronic Pain Division, Chief of Staff, and Neurosciences Service Line Director. He completed medical school and anesthesia residency at the Weill College of Medicine at Cornell University and chronic pain medicine fellowship at Emory University. He joined the faculty at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2014 where he continues to practice today.

Carrie Hyde, MD (Co-chair)

Chief Medical Officer – Palliative Care Division
Gentiva, Illumia Health, and Empatia Palliative Care
Internal Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Physician Acupuncturist
North Little Rock, AR

Dr. Carrie Hyde has been dedicated to palliative care since 2013, focusing on improving the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses. Known for her compassionate approach, excellent communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, Dr. Hyde excels in creating patient-centered care plans.

As the Chief Medical Officer for the Palliative Care division at Gentiva, Illumia Health, and Empatia Palliative Care, she leverages her extensive experience to enhance care delivery for patients with complex needs. Dr. Hyde is passionate about advancing patient-centered care and remains committed to making a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

Kimberlee Bayless, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP

Acute Pain Service Expansion Program (APSEP) Education Director
Director Transitional Pain Service
Nurse Practitioner Acute Pain Service
Anesthesia Department
George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs
Adjunct Instructor
Department of Anesthesiology
University of Utah School of Medicine
Salt Lake City, UT

Dr. Kimberlee Bayless is a Nurse Practitioner and the Director of the Transitional Pain Service at the Department at George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is also the Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Anesthesiology University of Utah School of Medicine. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Utah, where she subsequently received her Master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctorate of Nursing Practice. Kimberlee is board certified by the American Board of Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Dr. Bayless has practiced pain medicine for numerous years in the private practice setting and has been a nurse for over 22 years in the private, hospital, and academic setting. She is currently serving as the co-chair for the Utah Nurse Practitioner Pharmacology Conference and on the legislative committee for the Utah Nurse Practitioner Association. She is the chair of office of nursing service the pain management APRN special interest group. She is a member of office of nursing service pain management field advisory committee. Dr. Bayless serves as the Vice-Chair of the NP/PA/RN special interest group for the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. Additionally, she is the 2019 Secretary’s Ward Excellence in Nursing recipient for the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners 2022 Utah State Award for Excellence.

Melissa J. Durham, PharmD, MACM

Associate Professor and Associate Dean
Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy
DUSC Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Los Angeles, CA

Melissa J. Durham, PharmD, MACM is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and an Associate Dean at the University of Southern California (USC) Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree, completed a residency in Community-based Pharmacy Practice, and has a Master of Academic Medicine degree, all from USC. Dr. Durham is a clinical pharmacist at the USC Pain Center, where since 2008 she has run a pharmacist-led pain medication management service for patients with a variety of complicated chronic nononcologic pain conditions. She is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with chronic pain through patient-centered and compassionate care. The value of her unique practice model has been recognized and published both nationally and internationally. Dr. Durham is also a practicing community pharmacist and provides a valuable and unique perspective of a clinician who is both a prescriber and a dispenser.

Jeffrey Gudin, MD

Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Board Certified in Pain Management, Anesthesiology, Palliative Care and Addiction Medicine
Miami, FL

Jeffrey Gudin, MD completed his residency in anesthesiology at the Yale University School of Medicine and his fellowship at the Yale Center for Pain Management. While in New Haven, Dr. Gudin also trained in addiction medicine and directed a substance abuse treatment center. As Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, he remains active in teaching and research. Dr. Gudin has assisted in clinical trial design and the development of numerous analgesics. He has lectured internationally on pain management, palliative care, and addiction medicine, and has served as expert witness on a variety of patent, medical opioid-related, and injury cases.

Dr. Gudin is principal investigator on a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded analgesic research project through the Helping to End Addiction Long-Term (HEAL) Initiative, by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) to study the pharmacology and safety of a novel molecule/ formulation for the treatment of pain.

Dr. Gudin has dedicated his career to promoting education in pain management. He attends and has presented at PAINWeek, the American Pain Society, American Academy of Pain Management, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and many other national/ international venues.

Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM

Director, Complex Pain and High-Risk Opioid Clinic
Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Decatur, GA

Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM is a triple-board-certified anesthesiologist, pain medicine physician, and addiction medicine specialist at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, where he serves as the director for the facility's complex pain management clinic. A former Associate Professor, his primary clinical and research interests are in the intersection of opioid safety, substance use disorders, and the perioperative and pain clinic settings. He has published extensively in these domains and serves on national committees for ASA, ASRA Pain Medicine, and the American Academy of Pain Medicine. He has lectured nationally and internationally at numerous anesthesiology and pain management conferences and has given grand rounds presentations at such reputed institutions as the Mayo Clinic, Vanderbilt, and many others. A graduate of Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Potru completed his residency training in anesthesiology at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System in Florida and a pain medicine fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Tentative Agenda

DAY 1: Morning Session

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM	Registration & Breakfast
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM	Welcome & Introduction
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM	Session 1 Understanding the Biopsychosocial Model of Pain
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM	Session 2 Multimodal Pain Management: Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Approaches
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM	Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Session 3 CDC 2022 Guidelines for Opioid Prescribing and REMS Blueprint Overview
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM	Lunch & Presentation Patient Experience in Pain Management

DAY 1: Afternoon Session

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM	Breakout Session 1 Case-Based Multimodal Chronic Pain Management
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM	Session 4 Assessing and Mitigating Risk for Opioid Misuse/diagnosis and management of OUD
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM	Break
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM	Session 5 Multimodal acute pain management
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM	Q&A and Wrap-Up
5:30 PM – 5:45 PM	Break
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM	Meet the Faculty Dinner/Reception

DAY 2: Morning Session

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM	Legal discussion
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM	Breakfast
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM	Session 6 Difficult conversations- workshop on how to have difficult conversations with patients
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM	Session 7 Advanced Pain Management Strategies: Interventional Approaches and Intensification
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM	Break
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM	Breakout Session 2 Advanced Case Discussions and Multidisciplinary Approach – challenging cases
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM	Final Q&A and Program Conclusion

In support of improving patient care, CME Outfitters, LLC, 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.

Physicians (ACCME):

CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists (ACPE):

This activity is approved for 9.00 contact hours ( 0.9 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit ( JA0007185-0000-25-107-L01-P ).

Nurses (ANCC):

This activity is designated for 9.00 contact hours.

California Residents: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15510, for 9.00 Contact Hours.

Note to Nurse Practitioners: The content of this CNE activity pertains to Pharmacology.

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Opioid Early Career Scholar Program

MIPS and MATE Eligible | 9.0 FREE Credit Hours

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Overview

Activity Description

Who Attends

March 15-16, 2025

Learning Objectives

Travel

Faculty

Patient Advocate

Tentative Agenda

Accreditation

Educational Support