Please note that this course is organised and run by the Division of Surgery & Interventional Science at UCL. PAM Day is a face to face event held in London at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health.
Overview
This face-to-face one-day course provides an introduction to performing arts medicine (PAM) through talks and interactive sessions on a variety of topics in this emerging field of medicine.
It’s aimed at health professionals, stage performers, and students and staff in health sciences and performance academies.
You’ll learn about aspects of:
- assessment of performers
- performance psychology & occupational risk factors
- hypermobility & chronic pain
- rehabilitation of performers
You’ll hear about recent scientific research on performing arts medicine and also have the opportunity to discuss PAM careers.
Who this course is for
This course will be of interest to:
- health practitioners
- students in health sciences
- stage performers
- students and staff at music and dance colleges
Course content and structure
The day will run from 9:30am to 5:30pm and coffee and biscuits will be provided (you’ll need to bring your own lunch).
Every year a selected group of speakers gives themed talks on aspects of Performing Arts Medicine in order for our attendees to build up a useful portfolio of PAM knowledge over time. A full programme of the talks is sent to registered attendees a month prior to the event.
Learning outcomes
This course will help you:
- diversify and adjust your clinical approach to assessing a performer
- understand the science of performance psychology
- consider hypermobility and other unique traits that affect performance
- review risk factors, prevention, health education, and rehabilitation of a performer in clinical practice and performance education.
- appreciate research studies in performing arts medicine
Cost and concessions
The fees are:
- £60 – students
- £95 – standard