Association of Pain Program Directors

The Association of Pain Program Directors is committed to promoting pain medicine education and career development for pain specialists and trainees.

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Pain Program Directors: Looking for teaching resources? Find presentations aligned w/ ASA Pain Med Cert Exam blueprint—authored or reviewed by APPD program directors. Fill educ gaps, build curricula, connect with presenters. https://t.co/U80WkeysvZ
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Attn: Pain Program Directors: We need your input re: competency gaps, applicant trends, procedural training, specialty needs, fellow/faculty well-being. If you have expertise/ideas to share, email [email protected]. #PainFellowship

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How do we better communicate the value of pain fellowship training in today’s evolving healthcare landscape? APPD President Alexander Bautista discusses reframing the conversation around pain medicine fellowship
https://t.co/H5Q8rNpuoe
#PainMedicine #APPD #PainFellowship

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The APPD Program Director Toolkit is revised and expanded, including the ability to search by topic/keyword. Check it out at https://t.co/U80WkeysvZ (members only). #painmedicinefellowship

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Learn about the University of Kentucky Interventional Pain Fellowship, offering high-volume, multidisciplinary, procedure-focused training & hands-on experience in interventional and surgical pain procedures. https://t.co/2OzhNxREfb @universityofky @UKYMedicine

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#FellowshipFocus takes a closer look at Virginia Mason, a program that features a diverse patient population, a broad range of chronic pain conditions, a high faculty to fellow ratio, and ample opportunities for mentorship. Check it out at https://t.co/AretDVincC @VMFHealth

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APPD will meet on Friday, March 6, 3:30-4:30 pm MT during #PainConnect2026 in Salt Lake City. If you won't be onsite, a Zoom link has been emailed to all members. See you then!

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Learn about the Pain Program at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the latest in our "Fellowship Focus."
Want your APPD member program featured next? Go to https://t.co/nMTxYAsBhw to complete the application form. #painmedicinefellowship #painfellowship #painmedicine

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This week's Fellowship Focus takes us to Stanford Pain Medicine at Stanford University. Read all about the program's "expansive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion and its role in advancing pain medicine" at https://t.co/GCOictCZ4E. #painmedicine #painfellowship

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Opportunity to get involved and make a difference! APPD is seeking members to serve on 1 of 3 freestanding committees with applications due March 13, 2026. Visit the APPD website at https://t.co/53l24OqO7p for details.
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This week's Fellowship Focus showcases the Rush University Pain Medicine Fellowship. Check out what makes this program unique at https://t.co/Ek8QZ62nZB
#painmedicinefellowship #painmedicine
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Check out #MontefioreMedicalCenter / Albert Einstein Medical School's Multidisciplinary Pain Program in this week's "Fellowship Focus." https://t.co/cVIyAFnmPV #painmedicine #painfellowship

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Week 2 of Fellowship Focus takes a closer look at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West Program in New York City. @IcahnMountSinai #painmedicinefellowship #painmedicine View the latest installment at https://t.co/76h0OfYPc2

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APPD members: We've launched a new “Fellowship Focus” feature to highlight your individual program and tell prospective candidates what makes it unique. Check out the first installment featuring #Duke #PainMedicine. https://t.co/jimL99nhd3

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PDs and APDs: You're invited to join APPD for its in-person meeting during #NANS26 Annual Meeting.
Friday, Jan. 23, 12-1 pm, Caesars Palace. Details under events at https://t.co/2DE4Ql3wlA. #painmedicinefellowship #painprogramdirectors See you there!

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Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year from the Association of Pain Program Directors (https://t.co/2DE4Ql3wlA). Here’s to a new year of learning, leadership, and advancing patient care. 🩺📚
#PainMedicine

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Thank you to the outgoing members of the APPD Board of Directors and welcome to new and continuing members. We thank you all for your leadership and commitment! #painmedicine #painmedicinefellowship

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Program Directors: Give incoming pain fellows a head start before July! APPD's Boot Camp-style prep course covers core concepts; gets fellows thinking, talking, & engaging in the language of pain med on day 1. Email [email protected] #painmedicinefellowhip #painmedicinefellows

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Thank you to everyone who made the Resident/Fellow and Program Directors Meet & Greet on November 14th in Austin, TX, a huge success including Medtronic ASRA Pain Medicine #asrafall25 See photos at https://t.co/gJdJwF9tgi

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What’s *your* most satisfying treatment for pain?

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The Anesthesia #PatientSafety Foundation polled ASRA PM faculty at #ASRAFall25: what is your favorite pain relieving intervention? What would you add?