Pacific Pain Forum

today May 2, 2025my_locationUBC - Robson Square


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Background

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 2024 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:

Key Note Presentations featuring the Dr. William McDonald Keynote Presentation by Dr. John Pereira

  • Plenary talks from Dr. Michael Butterfield and Dr. Ainsley Sutherland.

  •  Interdisciplinary Panel Presentation
  • Six concurrent workshops to learn and apply practical skills

  • And so much more!

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.

(Pending) Accreditation/Certification statement


Program

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Registration & Continental Breakfast

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Pacific Daylight Time
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Concurrent workshops (Morning - 9:40 AM) choose one

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Rising tides: Collaborative learning, care planning and treatment lifts us all

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Concurrent workshops (Choose One - 9:40 AM)

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Back by popular demand! Qi Gong for pain

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Concurrent workshops (Choose One - 9:40 AM)

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Trauma and Violence Informed Care: A Focus on Creating Safety in Healthcare Relationships

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Break

Visit sponsor booths and showcase presentations

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Preventing Opioid Related Harm After Surgery

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Lunch Break (food and beverages included)

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Susan Reid-Schellinck: Moderator
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Balancing Act: Exploring Interventional Pain Procedures Panel Discussion

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Concurrent workshops (Choose One - 1:30 PM)

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Acupressure: an integrative self-management approach for pain care

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Concurrent workshops (Choose One - 1:30 PM)

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When acute pain becomes complex: Pediatric Pain Approaches

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Concurrent workshops (Choose One - 1:30 PM)

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Pain Experience Through the Lens of Mindfulness

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Break

Visit sponsor booths and showcase presentations

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How to Make Assessment and Treatment of Migraine Less of a Headache

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Dr. William McDonald Keynote Presentation:

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New Pain Approaches

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Location

UBC – Robson Square
Robson Square, 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A7 – Vancouver (Canada)


Agenda

Download our conference program.

Details
Begin May 2, 2025 H 8:30 am
End May 2, 2025 H 4:30 pm
Location UBC - Robson Square
Address 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A7
Phone (604) 779-2156

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