Nellie Radomsky, MD, PhD, a family physician with 16 years experience, is in private practice in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. She also serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary. In addition to her clinical work, she conducts workshops and has presented papers on abuse and chronic pain at national and international medical conferences. Currently, Dr. Radomsky is involved in research on physician education about abuse issues. She is a member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research.