Why APPs Choose the PainConnect Workshop: Hands-On Training that Elevates Your Practice
From the moment you register for PainConnect 2026, it becomes clear that this annual meeting is designed with purpose. It’s why APPs choose the PainConnect Workshop. For nurse practitioners and physician associates working in pain medicine, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Workshop stands out as a dedicated track where APPs are not just included, they’re curated.
Intimate & Multidisciplinary
PainConnect intentionally cultivates an environment that is smaller, more focused, and highly interactive. That means fewer lecture halls and more networking. In the APP Workshop, you’ll collaborate directly with physicians, pharmacists, psychologists, and fellow APPs. This multidisciplinary model fosters stronger learning, richer discussion, and relationships that extend well beyond the conference floor.
Professional Growth & Connection
Beyond the 7‑hour workshop, you’re investing in your professional trajectory. Expect networking events tailored for APPs, opportunities for mentorship, and sessions focused on leadership development. You’ll walk away not just with new procedures or exam techniques, but with ideas, confidence, and meaningful connections within the national pain care community. It’s why apps choose the PainConnect workshop.
Hands-On, Practice-Ready Learning
One of the biggest draws of the APP Workshop is its focus on hands-on, skills-based learning. From cervical and lumbar spine exams to a deep dive into urine toxicology reports, the sessions are packed with clinical value.
The crown jewel? The Ultrasound Lab, a 2+ hour hands-on session where you’ll work directly with experts to practice:
- Joint injections (shoulder, knee, hip)
- Trigger point injections
- Carpal tunnel and piriformis procedures
This ultrasound training requires a $150 ticket—and it sells out early every year.
Learn from Experts Who Know APP Practice
You won’t just be learning from theorists—you’ll be guided by experienced pain specialists and APP faculty who understand your day-to-day realities. Key sessions include:
- Opioid Weaning & Buprenorphine: Practical pharmacologic strategies for safe prescribing.
- Legal Scope & Team Practice Pearls: Protect your license and practice with confidence.
- Pain Management in the Acute Setting: Master nerve blocks, PCAs, IV meds, and more.
- These sessions aren’t abstract—they’re grounded in what you’ll do Monday morning.
Multidisciplinary, Intimate, and Energizing
PainConnect’s intentionally smaller scale means more interaction, not less. You’ll collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other APPs in an environment that fosters both learning and leadership. The APP-only networking reception caps the day—an exclusive opportunity to connect with peers, mentors, and potential collaborators in a relaxed setting.
Real Impact on Your Clinical Practice
By the end of the day, APP Workshop attendees will leave with:
- New diagnostic confidence: Refined spine exam and MRI interpretation skills.
- Expanded procedural toolkit: Real ultrasound-guided injection experience.
- Greater legal awareness: Understand your scope and how to thrive within it.
- Peer and mentor connections: The PainConnect APP community is growing—and you belong in it.
Secure Your Spot—Seats Fill Fast
The Advanced Practice Provider Workshop is included in both Thursday-only and full PainConnect registrations. However, the Ultrasound Lab requires a separate $150 ticket, and space is limited. Early registration is highly recommended. Join AAPM to save on registration.
Register now for PainConnect 2026 and secure your ticket to the most APP-relevant training experience in pain medicine. Join us on March 5 in Salt Lake City to level up your skills, connect with a passionate community, and bring back clinical tools you can use immediately.
