This course is part of the Listen and Learn: Uncovering Primary Care Pearls from Influential Specialists curriculum.
Podcast
0.50 CME/CE Credit
Pain Management Beyond Pills and Surgeries: A Conversation with Dr. Kunal Sood
Join Dr. Charles Vega as he interviews Dr. Kunal Sood, a leading expert in interventional pain medicine who specializes in diagnosing and treating chronic neck, back, and joint pain. Learn from his wealth of experience as he demystifies misconceptions about pain management, shares insights into the world of pain management, and discusses the role pain specialists in care of patients with chronic pain.
State licensure: This activity may satisfy topic-based CME/CE requirements on Pain Management. Please check with your state licensing board for their specific requirements and print this page as documentation as might be needed.
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CME/CE Information
0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Release Date: 11/16/2023
Expiration Date: 11/16/2024
Topics
Learning Objectives
- Describe the role of interventional pain management specialists in care of patients with chronic pain
- Review key tips for primary care clinicians caring for patients with chronic pain
- Discuss current gaps in care and the future of pain management
Faculty
Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP
Health Sciences Clinical Professor, UC Irvine Department of Family Medicine
Assistant Dean for Culture and Community Education, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Executive Director, UC Irvine Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Disclosures
The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by faculty, and all have been mitigated by Pri-Med Institute.
Kunal Sood, MD: No relevant financial relationships disclosed.
Charles Vega, MD, FAAFP: Consultant for GlaxoSmithKline.
Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
CME/CE Information
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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Designation Statement
Pri-Med Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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