Six regional sections flourish under the umbrella of the
national society, each serving the special needs of its local
constituency. The American Pain Society has a mutually
beneficial relationship with these six regional sections. They
offer an opportunity for professionals to network within their
regions.
Annual Scientific
Meeting
EPA 34th Annual
Scientific
Meeting
Discounted registration fee for members
Submit
proposals for symposia and abstracts for poster presentations
The Journal of
Pain,
Published monthly
Complimentary Publications
Evidence-based guidelines
Principles
of Analgesic Use in the Treatment of Acute Pain and Cancer Pain
APS Bulletin
APS E-News
EPA
& APS Website
Members Only section with Membership Directory
Recruitment
ads
Fellowships,
grants and calls for papers
Regional web
pages
Professional Excellence
Seven prestigious awards
Clinical
Centers of Excellence in Pain Management Program
Networking Opportunities
Special Interest Groups
Facilities
for Regional meetings at the Annual Scientific Meeting
Advocacy & Outreach
Pain Care Coalition
Collaboration
on common objectives for pain research and care
Regional Resources
Educational opportunities
through meetings and events
Less travel and time away from practice
Reasonably
priced membership and attendance fees
A sense of community
Networking opportunities with local experts
Professional
seminars and dinner meetings
Greater
opportunities for leadership development and skill building
including
committees,
conferences, leadership roles in local and state levels, and
mentor programs
Collaborate with local universities for education and research
Able to
rapidly organize and respond to local issues
Publications
Some regional sections publish journals and newsletter
addressing local issues
Questions about membership?
Contact
Lorry Davis, Executive Director
Eastern Pain Association
P.O. Box 330298
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233-0298
Phone
(904) 270-8886
Fax
(904) 246-9233
Email
director@epapain.org
Official Journal of EPA
“The Clinical Journal of Pain explores all aspects of pain and its effective treatment, bringing you the insights of leading anesthesiologists, surgeons, internists, neurologists, orthopedists, psychiatrists and psychologists, clinical pharmacologists, and physical and rehabilitation therapists”
30% discount exclusively to EPA members. CJP is ranked #3 of 22 related medical journals in anesthesiology/pain medicine with an Impact Factor of 3.058; Online manuscript submission makes it easy for members to submit and review manuscripts.