The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is expanding its renowned Scholars Program to engage the next generation of pain medicine interventionalists – attending physicians who have completed their Pain Medicine Fellowship within the past two years – and are ready to expand their skills to help their patients in pain.

This enhanced program offers an immersive experience, combining advanced procedural techniques with an evidence-based approach to pain care. With hands-on cadaveric training and rigorous didactics, you’ll refine your technical skills and deepen your understanding of critical factors such as risk stratification and patient selection—the keys to long-term clinical success.

Why choose AAPM’s Scholars Program?

• Expanded curriculum tailored to meet the real-world demands of newly practicing interventional pain physicians.
• Increased hands-on training time ensures you master the procedures critical to your practice.
• Access to mentorship from top-tier faculty and thought leaders in the field.

Designed to fill the gaps often left by traditional fellowship programs, this experience goes beyond the classroom, providing invaluable mentorship and practical knowledge to help you build strong professional relationships and shape your career trajectory.

Whether you aim to refine your surgical skills or enhance your clinical outcomes, the AAPM Scholars Program equips you with the tools and support you need to succeed as a future leader in pain medicine.

Join a growing network of pain medicine leaders. Your next step starts here.

Location:
University of California, San Diego
School of Medicine
Center for the Future of Surgery
La Jolla, CA 92093

Program Dates:
November 16th, 2024

Eligible Candidates:

• Attending physicians 1-2 years post-fellowship
• Located in the western region (AZ, CA, CO, ID, MO, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY)
• Attendings’ institutions must be approved for ReActiv8
• Active AAPM member

Program Faculty

AAPM Oversight

AAPM Scholars Program Core Faculty

On-Site Faculty

The AAPM Scholars Program is designated as a non-CME event.

The Fall 2024 Scholars Program consists of both didactics and hands-on cadaveric training. This workshop will focus on addressing impaired neuromuscular control and degeneration of the multifidus muscle linked to chronic low back pain. Much of the training on advanced procedures will be centered around restorative neurostimulation as the primary modality for the course.  Space is limited, and all scholars must complete the advanced didactic training before attending the workshop in San Diego.

Required pre-program virtual meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 6th at 8pm ET/7pm CT/5pm PT.

Didactics – Pre-Workshop Webinar:

• Chronic Low Back Pain – Paradigm Shifts
• Multifidus Muscle Dysfunction & Axial Low Back Pain
• Role of Neurostimulation for Management of Multifidus Muscle Dysfunction
• Evidence Review
• Case Studies

* Pre-program virtual meeting is compulsory before attending the 2024 AAPM Fall Scholars Program at the University of California San Diego.

• Total number of training stations:  2
• Faculty to trainee ratio:  1:5 
• Primary focus: Multifidus Muscle Dysfunction and Restorative Neurostimulation

AAPM will reimburse up to $400 for travel expenses and two hotel nights, pending the scholar’s distance from UCSD. Funding specifics will be provided with your scholar acceptance letter.

*As funding permits

AAPM membership is required to attend the Scholars Program. Membership must be in place prior to submitting your application.

AAPM is offering a 25% off discount for AAPM membership for all Scholars Program applicants.

Use promo code scholars24 at checkout for the membership discount.

The Fall 2024 program registration is limited to attending physicians 1-2 years post-fellowship in the western US (AZ, CA, CO, ID, MO, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY). Attendings’ institutions must be approved for ReActiv8. Attending physicians must be an active AAPM member. All registered participants must complete the course, including the pre-program virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 6th, for travel reimbursement.

Applications are due on Friday, October 11th.

Thank you for your interest, applications for the 2024 Scholars Program are now closed. Please keep an eye out for future Scholars Programs.