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Updated Curricula Now Available!

During the past 3 years, a dedicated group of IASP members have spent time revising all of the uniprofessional curricula. This effort, led by Dr. Judy Watt-Watson, resulted in revised curricula for Dentistry, Medical Schools, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, and Psychology. The revised curricula have a common template and reflect the latest educational developments for the professions. Dr. Watt-Watson is now leading efforts to develop an interprofessional curriculum, which should be available by the end of the year.

IASP thanks all of the task force members who worked on these revisions. The Task Force Chairs were Antoon De Laat (Dentistry), Thomas Graven-Nielsen (Medical Schools), Christine Miaskowski (Nursing), Anita Unruh (Occupational Therapy), Paul Watson (Physical Therapy), Philip Wiffen (Pharmacy), and Patricia McGrath (Psychology). You will find a complete list of task force members with each curriculum.

New Guide from WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO), the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), and global experts joined forces to develop a new tool to assist countries to estimate their annual requirements for narcotic drugs for medical purposes. Intended to assist NCAs in calculating the estimated requirements for controlled substances, the Guide on Estimating Requirements for Substances under International Control identifies different methods, explains their potential strengths and weaknesses, and provides an overview of the major issues that need to be considered in order to apply these methods accurately.

From the Secretariat

IASP Central Office Relocation

The Council of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) is pleased to announce the purchase of a new central office in Washington, D.C. By the end of 2012, IASP plans to move from its office in Seattle. The move is part of an overall strategy to realize IASP's strategic goals and strengthen the Association's international position. Detailed transition plans and exact dates of the move will be announced later in the year. During the transition period, there will be no disruptions to service or to the 14th World Congress on Pain in August 2012.

Questions?

View answers to some frequently asked questions about the IASP move to Washington, D.C.

World Congress on Pain

Plan Your Congress Experience

You can now view the abstracts for presentations and posters for the 14th World Congress on Pain online! Access the Abstract Viewer/ Itinerary Planner from the Congress website to plan your visit to Milan for the world's premier Congress devoted to the research and treatment of pain:

www.iasp-pain.org/Milan/Planner

Register now to have access to the hotels, refresher courses, and symposia of your choice. Visit the main Registration page for additional information and to reserve your space at the Congress:

www.iasp-pain.org/Milan/Registration