Pacific Pain Forum
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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 2023 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:
- Keynote presentations from leading voices in the international pain community
- Engaging interdisciplinary talks
- Concurrent workshops to learn practical clinical skills to manage pain
- Abstract and research presentation on emerging evidence and innovations
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Program
Welcome and opening remarks
Dr. Vishal Varshney 
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The Shocking Truth, When Knowledge is Inaccessible
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Karen Ng Easing the pain of opioid tapering
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Susan Reid Schellinck Qi Gong for pain
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Person Centered Care: Facilitating meaningful parternerships
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Visit sponsor booths and showcase presentations
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keyboard_arrow_downTalk the Talk and Walk the Walk:
Dr. Michael Butterfield Psychotherapy for Chronic Pain
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keyboard_arrow_downAdaptive Mentorship
Breaking the silos for frontline practictioners
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Visit sponsor booths and showcase presentations
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Neuromodulation and other novel therapies
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Qi Gong
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Pediatric Pain
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Shelly Prosko Yoga therapy in pain care: An experiential learning session
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Visit sponsor booths and showcase presentations
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Dr. John Kramer 3:30 pm remove 4:15 pm
keyboard_arrow_downDr. William McDonald Keynote Presentation:
Dr. Pippa Hawley “What to do when standard pain management strategies aren’t working”
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Speakers
Location
Robson Square, 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A7 – Vancouver (Canada)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
Agenda
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This agenda is subject to change.
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Details
| Begin | April 28, 2023 H 8:30 am |
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| End | April 28, 2023 H 4:30 pm |
| Location | UBC - Robson Square |
| Address | 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A7 |
| Phone | (604) 779-2156 |