DNI/Greater Philadelphia Pain Society Conference

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

6:30 PM-9:00 PM

6:30 p.m. Registration, Networking and Light Dinner
7 – 9 p.m. Presentation

Topic
Pain and Suicide: A Silent Epidemic

Hosted by
Drexel Neurosciences Institute

Speaker
Martin D. Cheatle, PhD, associate professor, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe the interpersonal theory of suicide and its application in the pain population
• Examine the psychological processes exacerbating suicidality in chronic pain
• Demonstrate effective interventions to reduce risk of suicidal behavior in pain patients

Target Audience
Physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, PAs, CRNPs, RNs, all medical specialties and researchers.

Contact Information

Kirsten Erwin
kirsten.erwin@drexelmed.edu