American Academy of Pain Medicine

Less than two weeks left to support our future scholarship recipients! With your help, we’ve raised $2,650 toward our $7,500 goal to fund scholarships for select Fellows and Non-Physician Clinicians to attend #PainConnect2025. These scholarships provide vital opportunities for education, mentorship, and professional growth––enabling providers to deliver cutting-edge care to patients living with pain. Every donation makes a difference! 🎁 https://bit.ly/3BCOdDO #AAPMFoundation

The American Academy of Pain Medicine and MIT Hacking Medicine Innovation Challenge is back for its 4th year and we are accepting applications until Jan 1!! We are thrilled to welcome applications for startups, pre-seed, seed, and series A to pitch in front of our pain management physician community, venture capital, insurance companies, and our friends at Saluda Medical, Capital Factory and The University of Texas at Austin. Pitches will take place live, in real life, in front of our Community of >600 physicians and hospital execs on Sat, April 5th in Austin Texas. Our scope is broad and includes Pain Management, Devices, Neuromodulation, Digital Health Apps, Behavioral Health, Nutrition, and Sleep Medicine, and more. If it impacts chronic pain, we are the platform for you! Previous winners have earned non-dilutive funding from the NIH, phase 1 clinical trials at the Mayo Clinic. We have also developed an Ecosystem to support startups trying to access hospital systems for pilots and clinical trials. Feel free to reach out for questions. At AAPM, we believe innovation is a critical step to tackling the opioid epidemic and solving painful problems that impact 1/3 of all people. We want to help support your next big idea. Last year's judges included: Jesse Ehrenfeld MD MPH from American Medical Association Sean Day from Rock Health Dan Brounstein from Saluda Medical Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA from SCAN M Christine (Chris) Stock from Health2047 This “shark tank” style pitch contest is the perfect opportunity to pitch your technology or solution in front of venture capital, large hospital systems, industry leaders, private practices, clinicians, and researchers that focus on pain management, neuromodulation, musculoskeletal health, behavioral health, nutrition, sleep. In addition, there will be industry leaders, funding opportunities, prizes, and mentorship. To learn more and sign up visit: https://lnkd.in/eXi_rD9e #chronicpain #painfreeliving #painrelief #startuphealth #startups #healthcareinnovation #painmedicine #painscience #ycombinator #techstars #AAPM2024 #AAPMInnovationChallenge Niha Jain Bunny Ellerin Stan Kachnowski PHD MPA Neal Lemon Dylan Attard MD, MRCSI, MEnt. Mark F. Matt Buder Shapiro Jacob Ritter Myers Raihan Faroqui, MD Paulo J Machado Matthew Foran Krishnan Chakravarthy M.D., Ph.D Ashish Atreja, MD, MPH Paul Grand Douglas Beall Unity Stoakes Julien L. Pham, MD, MPH George Ribaroff, MD Jonathan Wakim, MD, MBA Sarah Fox Hassan Chaudhury HonFAPM Dori M. Michael Burcham Michael Watts Jonathan Olsen, MBA Sean Day Bill Evans Paul Lynch Alex Fair Christine Von Raesfeld 💜 Barby Ingle, BSc Psyc Priyanka Jain Redesign Health Rubicon Founders Y Combinator The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator Taylor McPartland Amanda Azadian Physician Innovation Network

Enhance your expertise and improve patient care with these 3 full-day workshops featured on April 3 at #PainConnect2025 –– 1. Fundamentals of Pain Medicine Workshop Ideal for clinicians at all levels, this workshop covers foundational knowledge and the latest evidence-based practices to deepen your understanding of pain management. 2. Advanced Practice Providers (APP) Workshop Designed for PAs and NPs/APRNs, this session includes hands-on ultrasound training and practical approaches to diagnostic imaging, buprenorphine management, and interventional therapies. (Ultrasound requires an additional $150 ticket.) 3. Emergency Medicine Workshop Focuses on acute pain care in high-stakes environments, offering actionable strategies and an ultrasound session for advanced procedures. (Ultrasound requires an additional $150 ticket.) 🚨 These workshops require a ticket and are included with full or Thursday-only registration. Space is limited! Secure your spot below.

Hear from Dr. Trent Emerick, MD, MBA as he highlights the value of the Fundamentals of Pain Medicine Workshop at #PainConnect2025 ––Thursday, April 3, in Austin, TX. This full-day workshop is designed to support healthcare professionals at every career stage. Learn: 1️⃣ Actionable strategies for diagnosing and managing acute and chronic pain 2️⃣ Evidence-based approaches to behavioral, pharmacologic, and interventional therapies 3️⃣ Practical skills you can implement immediately to improve patient care This session is included with full or Thursday-only #PainConnect2025 registration, but a ticket is required. Space is limited–– secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/4fFDDu9 #PainMedicine

Innovative research is shaping the future of pain medicine. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that a combination of 6% THC and 11% CBD: • Delivered pain relief and symptom freedom within 2 hours. • Showed sustained outcomes at 24 and 48 hours. • Achieved results with minimal intoxication and no serious adverse events. This study was featured as a scientific poster last year's annual meeting, demonstrating the power of shared knowledge to advance patient care and address persistent challenges in pain medicine. Do you have research to share? ➡️ Submit your abstract to be featured at #PainConnect2025: https://bit.ly/4grhksf #PainMedicine

🗓️ Upcoming Webinar: Dec. 12, 6:30 PM EST Get up to speed on the new 2025 telemedicine CPT codes and updated CMS policies. Join Emily Hill, P.A., a leading expert in coding and compliance, as she breaks down the critical changes that will shape telemedicine in the coming year. 👉 Register now and learn more below.

Have a groundbreaking idea in pain medicine, like Dr. Dawkins, MD did for Thimble? Pitch it at the #PainConnect2025 Innovation Challenge—presented by the American Academy of Pain Medicine and MIT Hacking Medicine. This Shark Tank-style event invites innovators, startups, and researchers to pitch their solutions to patients, providers, and industry leaders. Finalists gain access to mentorship, prizes, and unparalleled industry exposure. Learn more and apply by 🚨 January 1: https://bit.ly/3VsS50O

This month, we’re proud to spotlight Dr. Amitabh Gulati, an accomplished anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician who serves as the Director of Chronic Pain at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. With a career dedicated to advancing pain medicine, Dr. Gulati: • Specializes in interventional cancer pain management, using advanced techniques like ultrasound-guided procedures and neuromodulation. • Directs the Weill Cornell pain management fellowship, shaping the next generation of pain specialists. • Has chaired the AAPM Interventional Pain Medicine Special Interest Group and currently serves as Co-Chair for the 2025 AAPM Annual Meeting. Beyond AAPM, Dr. Gulati leads in other professional societies, including his role as President of the World Academy of Pain Medicine Ultrasonography. A passionate advocate for pain medicine, Dr. Gulati is committed to improving education and outreach through AAPM, as well as expanding understanding and treatment options for cancer-related pain. Join us in celebrating Dr. Gulati’s dedication. 👏 👏 👏

📢 Today is #GivingTuesday—Let’s Shape the Future of Pain Medicine Together Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’ve already raised $1,950 toward our $7,500 goal to fund scholarships for Fellows and Non-Physician Clinicians to attend #PainConnect2025. These scholarships ensure that dedicated professionals—those working on the frontlines of pain management—can access critical education, mentorship, and tools to advance their expertise. 🔑 What does your #AAPMFoundation donation do? • Empowers a PA or NP to learn cutting-edge interventional therapies. • Equips a Fellow with the knowledge to bring innovative techniques to their patients. • Strengthens the field of pain medicine by investing in the next generation of leaders. Together, we’re creating a legacy of excellence in pain management. 🎁 Donate today: https://bit.ly/41fx9Om

Shoutout to our 2024 Innovation Challenge winner, Menda Health! Led by Arun Nijhawan, Kartik Shastri, and Les Aria, PhD, Menda Health was honored for their groundbreaking chronic pain solution. Their victory highlights the bright future ahead in pain medicine. 📹 Hear directly from Kartik Shastri as he shares his experience participating in the #AAPM2024 Innovation Challenge. Let’s continue showcasing more brilliant ideas that advance pain medicine. Submit your idea for #PainConnect2025: https://bit.ly/3BaiFEP