– Medical Problems of Performing Artists

42nd Annual PAMA International Symposium

Thank you to those who joined us in beautiful London, United Kingdom, July 18-21, 2024.

Come Together:  Putting research into practice for performing arts medicine across our international community.

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About the Symposium



Location: The symposium was held at University College London, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom.

The PAMA symposium is designed to meet the research and practice needs of physicians, therapists, athletic trainers, educators, artistic directors, and other health care and performing arts professionals who seek to improve the well-being of performing artists.

The PAMA symposium fosters an environment full of education, networking, and growth all to support the health and well being of the performing artist. We hope you will join us in London.

 

We appreciate our 42nd Annual Symposium Affiliations

Schedule

The schedule is out! Take a look at our fantastic lineup of presentations…

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Remember, the schedule is subject to change.

Schedule At A Glance

Thursday

7.00 – Registration

8.00 – Welcome

8.30 – Keynote Speaker

9.30 – Mental Health Plenary; Voice Plenary; Workshops

11.30 – AGB Young Investigator Award Presentation

12.00 – Panel Presentation; Keynote Speaker

13.00 – Lunch

14.00 – Field Visits

TBA – BAPAM Anniversary Party

Friday

7.00 – Registration

8.00 – Guest Artist

9.00 – Music Plenary; Dance Plenary; Workshops

10.45 – Poster Parade; Music Plenary; Dance Plenary; Workshops

12.15 – Lunch

13.15 – Music Plenary; Dance Plenary; Workshops; Poster Parade

15.00 – Lederman Lecture

16.00 – Panel Presentations

17.15 – Participants Recital

18.30 – Welcome Reception

Saturday

7.00 – Registration

8.00 – Keynote Speaker

9.00 – Music Plenary; Dance Plenary; Workshops

10.45 – Poster Parade; Music Plenary; General Plenary; Workshops

12.00 – Lunch

13.00 – Music Plenary; Voice/Theater Plenary; Workshops; Poster Parade

15.00 – Panel Presentations

16.00 – PAMA Annual General Meeting

17.00 – Young Professionals Reception

Sunday

8.30 – Awards

9.00 – Music Plenary; General/Acting Plenary; Circus Plenary; Workshops

11.00 – Panel Presentations

12.00 – Closing Statements; PAMA 2025

12.15 – Symposium Adjourn

Continuing Education

42nd Annual PAMA International Symposium

Come Together:  Putting research into practice for performing arts medicine across our international community

July 18 – 21, 2024  

Partnership Statement

This activity is jointly provided by Your CE Source and Performing Arts Medicine Association.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

  1. Describe best practices and the wellbeing of patients/clients by integrating well-established science, psychology and technology of sport medicine and the performing arts medicine specialty.
  2. Discuss new research being conducted in the sports medicine field that can be directly applied to performing artist’s injury prevention and treatment.
  3. Increase the exchange of information and networking opportunities between these disciplines, especially regarding new techniques and information by sharing with colleagues in performing arts medicine

Agenda

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Physician Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Your CE Source and Performing Arts Medicine Association. Your CE Source is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Your CE Source designates this live activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement

Your CE Source ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational activities. In accordance with this policy, Your CE Source identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, planners, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity.

All faculty, planner and/or content managers have nothing to disclose nor do they have any vested interests or affiliations.

Disclaimer Statement

The content, views and opinions presented in this educational activity are those of the faculty/authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Your CE Source and/or Performing Arts Medicine Association. The faculty/authors have disclosed if there is any discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA in their presentations. Before prescribing any medicine, primary references and full prescribing information should be consulted. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management.

Symposium Speakers

Julia Clearman, Psy.D., M.A., B.M. AGB Young Investigator Award Winner 2024

Sutter Medical Foundation
We are very excited to hear this award winning paper - Sustained Musical Engagement through Increased Mental Health Literacy and Reduced Cognitive Load in Musicians on Thursday morning.
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Dr Mark Edwards Lederman Lecturer

Professor of Neurology and Interface Disorders
Kings College London
Make plans to watch Dr. Edwards present Movement Disorders in Musicians as our Lederman Lecturer on Friday afternoon.
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Dame Evelyn Glennie Guest Artist Speaker

Solo percussionist and composer Dame Evelyn Glennie is a double GRAMMY winner...
Join us Friday morning for an enlightening conversation with guest artist Dame Evelyn Glennie and Dr Finola Ryan.
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Evelyn Glennie Teach the World to Listen
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Philip Selway Guest Artist Speaker

Drummer, Singer-Songwriter
Radiohead
Catch Philip on Friday afternoon for a panel on The Psychological Impact of Fame, chaired by Susan Raeburn, PhD; with Tamsin Embleton, MA, and David Giles, PhD.
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Sharon Watson, MBE DL Dance Keynote Speaker

CEO & Principal
Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Don't miss Sharon's engaging keynote address first thing on Thursday morning.
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Professor Aaron Williamon Music Keynote Speaker

Head of Centre for Performance Science
Doctoral Supervisor
Royal College of Music London
Make plan to watch this keynote presentation first thing on Sunday morning.
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PAMA MEMBERS - Symposium Fee [In-Person]

For current PAMA Members, In-person Attendance:

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Must be current PAMA Member
PAMA Member Physician $615
PAMA Member Non-physician $510
PAMA Member Student (reduced rate) $300
PAMA Member Physician $615

PAMA Member Non-physician $510

PAMA Member Student (reduced rate) $300

NON-members - Symposium Fee [In-Person]

For those who are NOT currently members, in-person attendance:

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Non-member Physician $850
Non-member Non-physician $675
Non-member Student (reduced rate) $400
Non-member Physician $850

Non-member Non-physician $675

Non-member Student (reduced rate) $400

PAMA MEMBERS - Symposium Fee [Virtual]

VIRTUAL

For current PAMA Members:

We will be offering a virtual ticket. Note that not all sessions will be available on the virtual platform including workshops, posters, and receptions. All prices listed in US Dollars.

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Must be current PAMA Member
PAMA Member Physician $565
PAMA Member Non-physician $460
PAMA Member Student (reduced rate) $250
PAMA Member Physician $565
PAMA Member Non-physician $460
PAMA Member Student (reduced rate) $250

NON-members - Symposium Fee [Virtual]

VIRTUAL

For those not currently a member:

We will be offering a virtual ticket. Note that not all sessions will be available on the virtual platform including workshops, posters, and receptions. All prices listed in US Dollars.

Register Now

Non-member Physician $800
Non-member Non-physician $625
Non-member Student (reduced rate) $350
Non-member Physician $800
Non-member Non-physician $625
Non-member Student (reduced rate) $350

Discounts and Single Day Pass

Retired PAMA Members – For those who are authorized retired PAMA members, please contact us for your registration code. Your fee will be the same as the student member pricing.

Volume Discount for In-person Attendees Only (you must contact us to receive your personalized discount code):

3 attendees = 5% off

4 attendees = 10% off

5 attendees = 15% off

6 or more attendees = 20% off

ACSM Members will receive a $35 discount. Please contact us with your ACSM member information to receive your code.

Single Day Admission, IN-PERSON ONLY: (Contact us at services@artsmed.org for the Single Day admission code)

Pricing:

Member Physician – $246

Member Non-physician – $204

Member Student – $120

Non-member Physician – $340

Non-member Non-physician – $270

Non-member Student – $160

Contact us at services@artsmed.org

Cancellations: Registration fee, less a $50 processing fee, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received by June 15. No refunds made after June 15. Contact Dorry Allen with any questions.

Accommodations

There are several very nice places to stay near the UCL campus. Beyond the list below, there are many B&Bs and small hotels. Remember to ask about air conditioning if this is important to you.

Radisson Blu Edwardian Grafton Hotel, London – Click for More Information or to Book a Room

New Cavendish Apartments – Click for More Information or to Book a Room

Hilton London Euston – Click for More Information or to Book a Room

Zedwell Hotels – Click for More Information or to Book a Room

 

 

 hub by Premier Inn London Goodge Street hotel

 

Also check this list of UCL Summer Residences

Abstract Submissions

The abstract submission system is now closed.

The PAMA symposium is designed to meet the research and practice needs of physicians, therapists, athletic trainers, educators, artistic directors, and other health care and performing arts professionals who seek to improve the well-being of performing artists.

All professionals and students are encouraged to submit an abstract. Submissions are not restricted to PAMA members. For information about what type of abstract you should submit, please download and read the guidelines below.

Authors are responsible for submitting abstracts that follow the published guidelines. Please download and read the guidelines before submitting your abstract.

Download the PAMA Abstract Guidelines (.pdf – includes blinding instructions)

Worksheets:

Download the Research Worksheet (.pdf)

Download the Education Worksheet (.pdf)

Download the Workshop Worksheet (.pdf)

Download the Panel Worksheet (.pdf)

 

Prior to submitting an abstract, determine your submission type:

Research

The RESEARCH abstract submission is designed for works that are primarily hypothesis driven and involve data collection, intervention, and an analysis or synthesis of data based on your hypothesis. This research can be in any of the scientific disciplines including but not limited to basic research, applied research, clinical research, and descriptive science research. Studies using robust qualitative inquiring methods are also appropriate for this type of submission.

Education

The EDUCATIONAL abstract submission is designed for projects that focus on teaching or informing the audience of a problem or concept related to an artistic discipline. Also, works that are case studies or case series should be submitted using this educational submission format.

Workshop

The WORKSHOP abstract submission is designed for projects that focus on teaching or informing the audience of a problem or concept related to an artistic discipline in an interactive manner. Workshops are meant to be an interactive lecture with live demonstration or audience participation. Authors are to strive toward 50% interactivity for the time allotted.

Panel

The PANEL abstract submission is designed for either research or educational based projects. A panel will consist of one panel chair and three panelists. All four of these individuals (panel chair, panelist 1, 2, and 3) MUST be different people and be identified on the abstract submission at the time you submit your abstract to be considered. The panel abstract submission type requires an overall panel abstract (350 words max) PLUS individual panelists and panel chair abstracts (250 word max each). The submitting author is responsible for entering ALL abstract submission information including the overall abstract AND the individual panelists abstracts at the time of submission. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Questions:

PAMA Research Committee Chair at artsmedresearch@gmail.com

Dorry Allen at services@artsmed.org

Watch this video from The PAMAthon to learn more about submitting a successful abstract:

 

Alice G. Brandfonbrener Young Investigator Award Submissions and Guidelines

The AGB Award submission system is now closed.

The Alice G. Brandfonbrener Young Investigator Award, (AGB Award), is given to an investigator in recognition of recently completed original research.  The recipient is either still enrolled or is a recent graduate of an educational, training or residency program.  The research and paper is usually the result of one of the first significant studies made by the author.  The research and paper is not previously published to be considered for this award.

A $300 honorarium is awarded to the recipient of the AGB Award.  In addition, a stipend is provided for travel expenses to the Symposium on Medical Problems of Performing Artists to present the paper.

At the Symposium, the time allotment for presentation is 25 minutes for the lecture and an additional 5 minutes for questions.  The President of PAMA will introduce the award winner and present the award.

DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR STUDY AS AN ABSTRACT IN ADDITION TO THE AGB AWARD SUBMISSION.

  Download the AGB Submission Guidelines

NOTE: When you click the link below you will be required to log in. If you are a member, please use your member log-in. If you are not a member simply create a user login to begin your submission. For help contact support at info@artsmed.org.

For more information or questions, contact: Julie Massaro executive@artsmed.org

Martin Brandfonbrener Scholarship

Applications for the 2024 scholarship award are now closed.

This scholarship is in memory of the late Dr. Martin Brandfonbrener of Chicago, Illinois.

Criteria for selection:

  • Candidates will be Medical or Osteopathic students in their third or fourth year.
  • Preference will be given to students who have studied one of the performing arts.

The award includes:

  • Tuition waiver for the Symposium on Medical Problems of Performing Artists.
  • Stipend of $250 toward expenses for travel to the Symposium.
Accommodations

More information on accommodations will be coming soon. If you are looking for accommodations in the area:

Radisson Blu Edwardian Bond Street Hotel, London

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