AAPM’s Advanced Credential Program

For more than two decades, Dr. Ezekiel Akande has been practicing as an internal medicine physician. Focusing his practice primarily on pain management, he leads Somerset Regional Pain Center in Somerset, Kentucky as CEO and medical director of pain management. Dedicated to staying abreast of changes in the field, Dr. Ezekiel Akande belongs to several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pain Management.

Committed to promoting a person-centered model of pain care, the American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM) provides advocacy, education, and credentialing to professionals in the field. Although the Academy has paused its acceptance of General Credentialed Pain Practitioner examination applications to assess its efficacy, it still maintains its advanced credentialing examination. This 200-question exam is focused on providing advanced practice nurses, physicians, and physician assistants with a solid understanding of treatment and assessment of pain conditions and ethical guidelines of pain management.

The AAPM offers two advanced credentials: Advanced Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management for professionals with a doctoral degree, and Advanced Fellow for professionals with a master’s degree. Applicants of must hold the correct degree for their respective credentials and have at least two years of clinical experience in pain management outside of residency training. They must also have a clinical licenses in good standing, be currently practicing, and have at least 50 hours of completed CME relating to pain management.

Taking the AAPM advanced credential exam costs $250 for the application and $1,000 for the exam fee for members. Non-members must pay fees of $350 and $1,150, respectively.

Staying Safe While Deep Sea Diving

The CEO and medical director of pain management at Somerset Regional Pain Center in Kentucky, Dr. Ezekiel Akande oversees operations at one of the area’s most comprehensive pain centers. When not busy with work, Dr. Ezekiel Akande enjoys spending his time in the water swimming and deep sea diving.

Deep sea diving is an exciting way to experience the expansive sea life that inhabits the world, but it comes with considerable dangers. Below are a few basic safety rules for scuba diving:

- Plan your dive: decide on the time, depth, and area you will be diving in, and then make sure you stick to this plan. Doing so allows your fellow divers to keep track of where you are and alert the proper authorities immediately if something goes wrong.

- Check your gear: before a dive, carefully check all of your gear to make sure it is working properly. Rushing or skipping a check can put you in a life-threatening situation. Further, make sure you know how to use all of the gear you have.

- Breathe normally: many beginning divers make the mistake of holding their breath while underwater, but doing so can cause extreme injury or death. When the air is unable to escape, the alveoli in the lungs rupture and cause damage, so remembering to breathe is crucial.

- Stay in your limits: for many, the point of diving is to have fun. Focus on diving in a location and at a depth at which you are comfortable. Being unable to handle particular diving environments not only makes for a stressful experience but can also put you at higher risk of harm.

Nigeria's SCOAN Draws Worshippers From all Nations

Dedicated pain physician Dr. Ezekiel Akande presides over the Somerset Regional Pain Center in Somerset, Kentucky. As the CEO and medical director, his work is central to the facility’s ability to treat pain and learn more about the phenomenon. In his personal life, Dr. Ezekiel Akande supports Nigeria’s Synagogue Church of all Nations.

The Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN) began as little more than a shack in the jungles of Agodo-Egbe in Lagos, Nigeria. It had just eight members, one of whom was pastor T.B. Joshua. His powerful leadership and drive to heal others earned him tremendous respect in his community, where was first called a prophet.

From that point on, T.B. Joshua - whom the church holds as a prophet - was determined to turn the tiny church into an international gathering place for worshippers. There were many obstacles in his way, and he cites the agents of Satan as a real and very personal barrier to success. Nevertheless, he achieved his goal, and the SCOAN now draws visitors from all over the world. It is currently the most popular tourist destination in the entire nation, drawing more than half of all foreign visitors.

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What Is a Rebreather?

A winner of the American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award, Dr. Ezekiel Akande is a pain management doctor who completed a fellowship at Tufts University. Outside of his current role as the medical director and CEO of Somerset Regional Pain Center in Somerset, Kentucky, Dr. Ezekiel Akande enjoys deep sea diving.

Deep sea diving is an advanced form of underwater diving that requires equipment and specialized training. The term generally means diving to a depth of more than 98 feet. However, the exact definition can vary depending on the field of practice, which includes recreational, technical, and professional diving in addition to other certifications. Regardless, special equipment, such as a rebreather, is needed.

A rebreather assists with recycling oxygen by absorbing carbon dioxide that is exhaled by a person. Also knows as a closed circuit underwater apparatus, closed circuit rebreather, or semi-closed rebreather, a rebreather is required to complete deep dives. Modern versions of rebreathers stem from an invention in 1878, but the origins of the device go back as far as the 1600s to early submersibles.

The Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) model of care

Anesthesiologist Dr. Ezekiel Akande currently serves as the chief executive officer of the Somerset Regional Pain Center in Somerset, Kentucky. Dr. Ezekiel Akande is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).

Established in 1905, the ASA is an association is committed to raising the practice standards for anesthesiologists through education and research. In performing its functions, the ASA develops models and guidelines to promote the safety of patients in the surgical setting.

The ASA has recently announced that it is going to work alongside the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) – the world's largest association of medical doctors specializing in musculoskeletal disorders – in developing the Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) model of care. The PSH concept was developed to address the growing problem of the fragmented surgical delivery system commonly seen in healthcare settings today. The goal was to create a model that would emphasize quality of care, patient satisfaction, and reduced costs by eliminating cancellations and delays in surgery, reducing complication rates and readmissions, and cutting the duration of hospital stays.

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