The Pacific Pain Forum is a full-day hybrid pain conference presented by Providence Health Care. Previously named Interdisciplinary Pain Education, the Pacific Pain Forum is where interdisciplinary health care providers, researchers and people with lived experience will learn about the latest advances in clinical care, research and innovations in pain medicine. The Pacific Pain Forum is committed to offering an exceptional program and experience that will the expand the field of pain medicine across Western Canada and beyond.
The 2025 conference is our biggest meeting yet, with hundreds of dedicated attendees meeting in person, and another few hundred expected to attend virtually. There will be an incredible line up of world renowned and eminent speakers in the field of pain medicine.
Program highlights:
- Opening Keynote Presentation by Dr. Nel Weiman: Eliminating Anti-Indigenous Racism & Increasing the Cultural Safety of the Health System.
- 3rd annual Dr. William McDonald Keynote Presentation with Canadian Pain Society President Dr. Hance Clarke.
- Person-Centered Care: Emphasis on patient perspectives. A panel of people with lived experience and pain advocates will provide insights into the lived experience of pain and strategies to enhance communication between patients, health care systems, and providers.
- Expert Interdisciplinary Speakers: come learn from physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, interventionalists, psychotherapists and pharmacists.
- Networking Opportunities: connect with leaders, foster collaborations, and exchange ideas to improve pain management. Join us at a reception following the conference to build on the momentum of the day and discuss how the day’s learnings will revitalize pain practices across BC
The Pacific Pain Forum is committed to and strives to create a respectful and inclusive environment. We provide and highly encourage masks; we will continue to review guidelines and policies. The event venue is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking is available.
Accreditation/Certification statement
Fiona Dalton 
PJ Matras 
Dr. Vishal Varshney 
Dr. Nel Wieman 
Tina Woodcock 
Kelly Lee 
Susan Reid-Schellinck 
Dr. Sean Ebert 
Dr. Tania Di Renna 
Virginia McIntrye 
Keith Meldrum 
Desmond Williams 
Dr. Mike Pariser 
Dr. Catherine Allaire 
Rebecca Weaver 
Natasha Edney 
Kristine Juck 
Tori Etheridge 
Dr. Hance Clarke 
