Hassenbusch Lectureship

The Samuel J. Hassenbusch, MD, PhD Lectureship Award is an annual award created by the Texas Pain Society to honor the memory of TPS Board Member, Dr. Sam Hassenbusch.

This award will be presented to an individual each year during the TPS Annual Meeting.

The Board of Directors will select the person to receive the award based on the individual’s research and academic achievements, professional contributions to pain management as well as patient care and advocacy among other factors.

This person will receive a plaque and will have a $1,000 donated from the TPS on their behalf to the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation (www.gocampaign.com).

2010 Winner 4th Annual Samuel J. Hassenbusch Lectureship Award

This year’s winner is Dr. Alex Cahana, MD, FIPP. 

Dr. Cahana received a commemorative plaque before his presentation on Friday, June 11, 2010 in Lubbock, Texas by TPS President, Dr. Allen W. Burton and a $1,000 donation was made in his name to Riders For the Cure (www.ridersforthecure.org)

Thank you to our sponsor, MedShop Total Care

Past Winner’s

June 2009- Marc Huntoon, MD, FIPP
October 2009- Joshua Prager, MD
2008 - John Loeser, MD, FIPP, ABIPP

For further details regarding this award, or to sponsor this award, please contact Krista R. Crockett.