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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.
Members Take Action
AAPM Members Vote Now on Important Bylaws Amendment
Ballot closes May 20th.
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AAPM and AMA Conducting Physician Practice Information survey
You may be contacted to take part...
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Military Pain Care Act 2008
Due to successful collaboration...
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Clinical Urine Drug Testing Survey
You are invited to take a quick survey...
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AAPM’s award-winning publications are devoted to the advancement of
pain management, education and research.