The Southern Pain Society (SPS) was established in 1986 as a regional section of the American Pain Society and endorses and supports the mission and goals of the American Pain Society. The Southern Pain Society’s missions are to serve people with pain by advancing research and treatment and to increase the knowledge and skill of the regional professional community.
As a member of SPS, you become part of a professional community with scientific and clinical interests in managing pain disorders. Members represent a variety of disciplines, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, physical therapists, etc., and are involved in basic research, clinical research, treatment, advocacy, and public policy.
2012 SPS Board of Directors
President:

Eric Pearson, MD
President Elect:
Leanne Cianfrini, PhD
Immediate Past President:
Todd Sitzman, MD, MPH
Treasurer: 
John Satterthwaite, MD
Secretary: 
Geralyn Datz, PhD
Directors At-Large:
Eduardo Fraifeld, MD
Maged Hamza, MD
Kirk Kinard, DO
Thomas Davis, MD
Executive Director:
Lori H. Postal, RNC, MS
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John Satterthwaite, MD
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Membership:
Leanne Cianfrini, PhD


Geralyn Datz, PhD
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Nominating:
Lori H. Postal, RNC, MS


Todd Sitzman, MD, MPH
Professional Education Program:
2011:
Daniel M. Doleys, PhD, Leanne Cianfrini, PhD
2012:
Maged Hamza, MD
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