Fundamentals of Pain Medicine Workshop
PainConnect Fundamentals of Pain Medicine Workshop
Join us on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at PainConnect in Austin, TX, for the Fundamentals Workshop, a full-day educational event designed to deepen your knowledge of pain management. Whether you’re a seasoned professional seeking cutting-edge insights or a clinician new to the field, this workshop offers a blend of core content review and the latest evidence-based practices. Even for the expert clinician or experienced pain physician, this fundamentals course can provide critical evidence-based updates, generate thoughtful discussions, and fill in knowledge gaps. Led by top experts, participants will gain actionable skills they can immediately apply to improve patient care.
Register for the Fundamentals of Pain Medicine Workshop
This exclusive workshop requires a ticket and is included with full registration or Thursday-only registration. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your practice with insights from leading experts. Register Now for the Fundamentals Workshop on Thursday, April 3, 2025, as part of PainConnect in Austin, TX. Although this course is included with full registration or Thursday-only registration, a ticket is required for this workshop, so secure your spot today.
Enhance Your Skills with Expert-Led Pain Medicine Education
Enhance your skills with expert-led pain medicine education designed for healthcare professionals who specialize in pain-related care, the PainConnect Fundamentals Workshop covers a wide range of essential topics. From behavioral and interventional therapy to medication management, this workshop equips participants with the knowledge needed to diagnose, manage, and treat acute and chronic pain effectively.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for clinicians who are seeking to enhance their skills in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pain, gain insight on the latest evidence-based practices, and learn strategies to manage complex patients. Even for the expert clinician or experienced pain physician, this fundamentals course can provide critical evidence-based updates, generate thoughtful discussions, and fill in knowledge gaps.
- Behavioral Medicine Professionals
- Primary Care Providers
- Internal Medicine Specialists
- Residents and Fellows
- Medical Students
- Any clinician seeking to enhance their skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pain
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Describe pain mechanisms and their clinical implications.
- Describe a comprehensive stepwise approach to assess pain.
- Describe various factors that amplify pain.
- Describe strategies to choose appropriate therapeutic options for pain, including pharmacologic (nonopioid and opioid analgesics) and interventional therapies.
- Describe strategies to communicate with the “difficult” patient.
Fundamentals of Pain Medicine Workshop Agenda
7:30 AM | Registration Opens |
8:00 - 8:25 AM | Making the Most of Telemedicine |
8:30 - 8:55 AM | Understanding Spine MRI |
9:00 - 9:25 AM | Buprenorphine: Evidence-Based Approaches |
9:30 - 9:55 AM | Approaching the Difficult Patient: A Case-Based Discussion |
10:00 - 10:25 AM | Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: Evidence-Based Updates |
10:30 - 10:55 AM | An Overview of Peripheral Neuropahy for the Non-Neurologist |
11:00 - 11:25 AM | What is Pain Amplification and Dysautonomia, and How do we Treat it? |
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Pharmacology of Muscle Relaxants: How do I Pick One? |
12:00 - 1:00 PM | Lunch |
1:00 - 1:25 PM | Behavioralists Perspective on Pain |
1:30 - 1:55 PM | Pain and Overlapping Conditions: Depression, Sleep |
2:00 - 2:20 PM | Psychotropic Medications in Pain Medicine |
2:25 - 2:40 PM | Psychopharmacology: How To Choose? |
2:40 - 3:00 PM | Break |
3:00 - 3:25 PM | Chronic Low Back Pain: An Evidence Based Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment |
3:30 - 3:55 PM | Advances in Fibromyalgia |
4:00 - 4:25 PM | Nociplastic Pain Explained |
4:30 - 5:00 PM | Pharmacology of Steroids: Which One is Best? |
5:30 - 6:30 PM | APP Reception |
Join Us at PainConnect 2025
Register for the Fundamentals of Pain Workshop.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your practice with insights from the field’s leading experts. Register Now for the Fundamentals Workshop, taking place on Thursday, April 3, 2025, as part of PainConnect in Austin, TX. The workshop is included in full and Thursday-only registration, but a ticket is required for this workshop to reserve your spot.
Join Us at PainConnect 2025
2025 PainConnect isn’t just an event—it’s a movement that brings together diverse voices to redefine pain care. Join your peers for a full day of essential learning, hands-on experiences, and professional networking.
Elevate your expertise and gain actionable strategies that can be immediately applied to your clinical practice. Register Now for the PainConnect Fundamentals Workshop and join us on April 3, 2025, in Austin, TX.
