Speakers: Haneen Abdelkhaleq, D.O. and Rabeea Ahmad, M.D.

Course Director: Jared Morphew, M.D.

Objectives:

The participant will be able to:

• Discuss the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain and the importance of addressing psychological and behavioral factors in its management
• Define the concept of integrated behavioral health and its role in the comprehensive management of chronic pain
• Address common barriers to implementing integrated behavioral health approaches in clinic practice and strategies for overcoming them
   

Presenters:

Haneen Abdelkhaleq is a third-year Family Medicine resident at UT Southwestern who is currently pursuing a distinction in Integrative Medicine. Under the guidance of Dr. Sarah Woods and Dr. Tyler Evans, she has participated in several scholarly activities addressing the role of behavioral health in the management of chronic pain. She will be pursuing a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine after graduation and aims to continue exploring integrative medicine in the field of palliative care.

Rabeea Ahmad is a third-year Family Medicine resident at UT Southwestern who is currently pursuing a disctinction in Integrative Medicine. Under the guidance of Dr. Tyler Evans, she has completed research investigating the Integrative Medicine curriculum in residency programs. She will be pursuing outpatient primary care and aims to incorporate Integrative Medicine into her practice.