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Newswise Chicago, IllinoisThe American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is pleased to announce its Pain Medicine 2015 Awards for exceptional service to the Academy and\/or the field of Pain Medicine. Recipients will be honored on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at AAPMs Annual Meeting in National Harbor, MD, where more than 1,000 scientists, physicians and key nonphysician providers convene to discuss and learn the latest in Pain Medicine. <\/p>\n
The Pain Medicine 2015 Award winners are: <\/p>\n
Lieutenant General Eric Schoomaker, MD, PhDPhilipp M. Lippe, MD, Award Major General Richard W. Thomas, MG, DHAPhilipp M. Lippe, MD, Award This award is given to a physician for outstanding contributions to the social and political aspect of Pain Medicine. Social and political accomplishments could be those that benefit the science, the practice or the recognition of the specialty. <\/p>\n
Clifford Wolff, MD, PhDFounders Award This award is given to an individual for outstanding contributions to the science or practice of Pain Medicine. This award is given for continued contributions for the basic or clinical science of Pain Medicine or for demonstration of clinical excellence or innovation in the practice of Pain Medicine. <\/p>\n
Perry G. Fine, MDDistinguished Service Award The Distinguished Service Award is given to an individual for commitment and contributions to the American Academy of Pain Medicine. This award is given to an individual for specific outstanding contributions. <\/p>\n
Samir K Ballas, MD, FACPPatient Advocacy Award This award recognizes activity of an individual in advocating for appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients suffering from pain. This award was created to honor those healthcare professionals whose deeds reflect their recognition of the importance and impact of the specialty of Pain Medicine. <\/p>\n
Michael Cousins, MD, DScPresidential Excellence Award for Education This award honors an individual who has made major contributions to the education of others about Pain Medicine. <\/p>\n
ChildKind InternationalRobert G. Addison, MD, Award This award is given for outstanding contributions that foster international collaboration between the American Academy of Pain Medicine and individuals or organizations that support the development of the specialty on an international scope. <\/p>\n
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