Hands-On Cadaver Workshop
of Minimally Invasive Pain Management Procedures
Space is Limited, Physicians Only
Topics
Epidural Lysis of adhesions “Racz Procedure“
- Caudal
- Transforaminal
- Cervical
- S1
Instructors
Mert Akbaş
MD, FIPP
Dr. Mert Akbas is an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Management Physician at Akdeniz University School of Medicine in Turkey. He joined the Akdeniz University faculty in 1993, and is the Associate Professor and Clinical Instructor at Division of Algology.
He earned his medical degree at Akdeniz University School of Medicine in 1999 and started his pain management fellowship program first as an observer doctor at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Pain Management Clinic, Lubbock, TX. Later on he served as a clinical Doctor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Algology, Istanbul, Turkey.
Dr. Akbas is a Pain Management Board Certified Pain Specialist and is the current Secretary of the World Institute of Pain in Turkey.Patrick McGowan
MD, FIPP
Dr Patrick McGowan qualified in 1988 and is a Consultant in Pain Medicine at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr McGowan has been a clinical lead and clinical director, and he currently is an international examiner for the FIPP diploma and lectures internationally.Dr McGowan sits on several hospital committees and was elected as staff governor in 2014. He regards patient safety, along with the delivery of a high standard of care, to be extremely important.
Gözde Dagistan
MD, FIPP
Dr. Gözde Dağıstan completed her anesthesiology residency at Akdeniz University in Antalya, Turkey, in 2014 and then enrolled in a pain medicine fellowship at the same university. Dr. Dağıstan worked at the Hopa State Hospital in Artvin, Turkey during this time.
Dr. Dağıstan currently works at the Şanlıurfa Training and Research Hospital, specializing in the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation. They have a board certification from the Turkish Algology Society and a FIPP certification from the World Institute of Pain.
Raad Al-Khafaji
MD, FIPP, CIPS
Raad Al-Khafaji MD, FIPP, CIPS
Consultant and Assistant Professor, Secretary General of the Iraqi Society for Pain Management, Faculty in the Pan Arab Pain Society, Vice Chair Middle East Section of the WIP (World Institute of Pain), Member of the Media Services Committee in the WIP, FIPP/CIPS Examiner,
He graduated from the Medical College in 1988 and got his fellowship in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care in 2008 from Cairo. Dr. Al-Kafaji has 8 research articles published in leading journals including British Journal of Anaesthesia, Pain Practice Journal, and Al-Qadesiya Medical College Journal.
He has attended many Conferences and workshops in his career with contributions as speaker and faculty.
Schedule
Friday, April 18, 2025 | 19:00 - 22:00
Mirage Park Resort Hotel
- Dinner & Lectures
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 8:00 - 17:00
Akdeniz University Anatomy Lab
- Hands-On Cadaver Workshop
Venue
Workshop Location
Akdeniz University Anatomy Lab
Pınarbaşı Mahallesi
Akdeniz Ünv., 07070
Konyaaltı/Antalya, Turkey
Hotel
Mirage Park Resort Hotel
Göynük Mahallesi Ahu, Ünal Aysal Caddesi No:29 07994, Kemer / Antalya, Turkey
Attendee is responsible for arranging flight and hotel
Cancelation Policy:
The workshop fee is non-refundable. However, for applicants who cannot attend, Racz Lab will first offer a replacement seat at another Racz Lab event. Otherwise, a refund of the workshop fee will not be refunded.
PLEASE NOTE: Attendees who fall ill before or during the event, will be asked to leave for the safety and well-being of others in attendance.
In rare cases in which an applicant is not approved to attend the workshop, a 100% refund will be issued. Refunds can take up to 30 days to process.
If you have any questions about our refund or cancellation policy, please contact us.
