We are thrilled to be co-chairing the 42nd Annual PAMA International Symposium in London from 18-21 July. The symposium will be hosted by the Department of Performing Arts Medicine of the Faculty of Medical Sciences at University College London (UCL), and co-chaired by Dr Hara Trouli, Associate Professor of Performing Arts Medicine at UCL, Claire Cordeaux, CEO of BAPAM and Dr Steven Sims, Otolaryngologist and Director of the Chicago Institute for Voice Care (CIVC).
This unique symposium is the world’s largest event focused on performing arts health and is organised every year by PAMA USA. This year it will take place outside of the USA for the first time, bringing together over 350 performers, researchers, academics and medical specialists from 21 countries.
Entitled Come Together: Putting Research into Practice for Performing Arts Medicine across our International Community, this year’s event will offer a platform to share new research and best practice in performing arts medicine and drive forward the advancement of treatment for specialist injuries and conditions. It will also provide education, networking and collaboration for professionals spanning various disciplines, from dentistry and orthopaedics to psychology.
With more applications received than ever before, this year’s programme comprises more than 110 presentations, 27 workshops and numerous panel discussions addressing a range of topics, including mental, musculoskeletal, vocal and hearing health, covering musicians, dancers, actors, musical theatre and circus performers. Highlights include an exclusive interview with the Grammy award-winning Scottish percussionist and BAPAM Patron Dame Evelyn Glennie CH OBE and a keynote presentation by the Chief Medical Officer of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Dr Pamela Hymel.
This year’s PAMA symposium received an unprecedented level of demand from researchers and academics, all of whom dedicate their time to understanding the specialist nature of performers’ injuries and illnesses to drive positive change in medical practices. It’s only through further education, networking and collaboration that we can prevent and solve the nuanced problems that arise as a performer, and we look forward to learning from each other, sharing best practice and paving the way for a healthier future for the performing arts Hara Trouli, Course Lead, Performing Arts Medicine MSc., UCL
Registration is open now: 42nd Annual PAMA International Symposium – PAMA (artsmed.org)