The American Academy of Pain Medicine

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The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is the medical specialty society representing physicians practicing in the field of Pain Medicine. As a medical specialty society, the Academy is involved in education, training, advocacy, and research in the specialty of Pain Medicine.

The practice of Pain Medicine is multi-disciplinary in approach, incorporating modalities from various specialties to ensure the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of the pain patient. AAPM represents the diverse scope of the field through membership from a variety of origins, including such specialties as anesthesiology, internal medicine, neurology, neurological surgery, orthopedic surgery, physiatry, and psychiatry.

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Congress Overturns Presidential Veto

HR6331 Passes: See Medicare Processing
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New Position Statement on Spinal Cord Stimulation
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Members Take Action

Watch for AAPM and AMA survey
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Support Pain Care for Our Troops
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New Board Announced

New Board of Directors for 2008-2009 is now in place...

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Plan Now for Hawaii

Celebrate AAPM's 25th Anniversary in Hawaii. Jan. 28-31, 2009...Check back here for details.

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Publications

journal image AAPM's award-winning publications are devoted to the advancement of pain management, education and research.

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American Board of Pain Medicine

This psychometrically developed,practice-related examination in Pain Medicine...

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