General Information  

This program will address issues facing the chronic pain patient.  Frequently, chronic pain patients require the use of opioids for long periods of time in order to decrease pain and improve function.  The severe undertreatment of pain in years past has led to immeasurable amounts of pain and suffering in patients with chronic nonmalignant pain syndrome as well as those suffering from cancer pain.

Registration Fees

                  Participants                                        Registration Fees
                        MD's and DO's                                               $175.00
                  OHCPs                                                            $100.00
                  Students and Residents                              $  40.00

NOTE: Groups of three from the same organization may receive a discount. Call 919-962-8887 to inquire.

The registration fee includes course materials, breakfast, breaks, and lunch. All registrants must complete the Registration Form. Registrations will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment (check, Visa, or Mastercard). You may register by faxing your registration form with credit card information to
919-962-1664, or by mailng your form with payment to the address on the registration form.

The deadline for registration is Friday, April 11, 2008. Registration is often limited. Accepted registrations are confirmed in writing with 10 business days of receipt. 

UNC CME recommends that you do not make air  travel arrangements prior to receiving a receipt of payment or confirmation. UNC CME is not responsible for any travel-related costs.

Refund Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing either by fax or mail by April 11, 2008. Cancellations received after this date will not be refunded. In order to process refunds, you must provide us with your social security number (Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997). A cancellation fee of $75 will be charged. Transfer of registration to another UNC School of Medicine conference in lieu of cancellation is not possible.

The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will fully refund registration fees but is not responsible for any related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, rental car or travel agencies.

Questions

If you have questions about registration, please contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education. 
Phone:  (919) 962-2118      Fax:  (919) 962-1664 
Email:  iretta_litchfield@med.unc.edu
Information:  http://www.med.unc.edu/cme 

Accommodations

INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING THEIR OWN HOTEL RESERVATIONS.  All seminar activities will be held at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education.

Please check the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau website at http://www.chocvb.org/ or the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau website at http://dcvb.durham.nc.us for more information on hotels and restaurants in the general area.  Receipt of registration does not ensure activity attendance because seating is sometimes limited.  Accepted registrations are confirmed via receipt or confirmation from UNC CME.  UNC CME recommends that you do not make air travel arrangements prior to receiving a receipt of payment or confirmation.  UNC CME is not responsible for travel-related costs.