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Harvard 40th Annual Evaluation and Treatment of Pain Conference 2026

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    Harvard 40th Annual Evaluation and Treatment of Pain Conference 2026 (Videos)

    Comprehensive Updates in Pain Medicine, Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Cancer Pain, Opioid Therapy, Interventional Pain Management, Behavioral Medicine, and Multidisciplinary Pain Care

    Advance your expertise in modern pain management with the Harvard 40th Annual Evaluation and Treatment of Pain Conference 2026, one of the most respected continuing medical education (CME) programs dedicated to comprehensive, evidence-based pain medicine. Developed by Harvard Medical School, this multidisciplinary conference provides an in-depth review of current scientific advances and practical clinical strategies for evaluating and treating acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain across diverse patient populations.

    Recognizing that pain remains one of the most undertreated medical conditions worldwide, this expert-led educational program equips clinicians with the knowledge and skills needed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing treatment-related risks. Through comprehensive lectures, clinical case discussions, and evidence-based guideline reviews, participants explore the latest pharmacologic therapies, behavioral interventions, interventional procedures, rehabilitation strategies, and complementary approaches to pain management.

    The conference features internationally recognized experts from anesthesiology, neurology, psychiatry, psychology, internal medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and interventional radiology, providing a truly multidisciplinary perspective on the diagnosis and treatment of pain disorders.


    Product Details

    • Course: Harvard 40th Annual Evaluation and Treatment of Pain Conference 2026
    • Provider: Harvard Medical School
    • Edition: 40th Annual Conference
    • Format: Videos
    • Language: English
    • Educational Level: Intermediate to Advanced
    • Learning Format: Expert Lectures, Clinical Case Discussions, Evidence-Based Reviews

    Course Overview

    Pain affects millions of individuals worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of disability, healthcare utilization, and reduced quality of life. Despite remarkable advances in pain science, many patients continue to experience inadequate pain control due to delayed diagnosis, suboptimal treatment selection, or inappropriate use of analgesic therapies.

    The Harvard 40th Annual Evaluation and Treatment of Pain Conference 2026 provides a comprehensive review of contemporary pain medicine by integrating advances in neuroscience, pharmacology, psychology, rehabilitation, and interventional pain management. Participants learn practical diagnostic strategies, evidence-based treatment algorithms, and multidisciplinary approaches that address the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of pain.

    The curriculum covers acute pain, chronic non-cancer pain, cancer pain, pediatric pain, end-of-life pain, opioid stewardship, non-opioid pharmacotherapy, minimally invasive interventions, behavioral medicine, and complementary therapies, enabling clinicians to deliver safe, individualized, and effective pain care.


    What You'll Learn

    After completing this course, participants will be able to:

    • Diagnose common acute and chronic pain syndromes using evidence-based clinical approaches.
    • Compare pharmacologic, behavioral, rehabilitative, and interventional pain treatments.
    • Apply current opioid prescribing guidelines and opioid stewardship principles.
    • Develop individualized treatment plans for chronic, acute, pediatric, and cancer-related pain.
    • Incorporate non-pharmacologic therapies, including yoga and behavioral interventions, into pain management.
    • Optimize end-of-life pain control using multidisciplinary strategies.
    • Improve patient safety while minimizing adverse effects associated with analgesic therapies.
    • Integrate the latest clinical research into everyday pain management practice.

    Comprehensive Topics Covered

    Foundations of Pain Medicine

    Develop a comprehensive understanding of modern pain science.

    Topics include:

    • Pain physiology
    • Pain pathways
    • Pain mechanisms
    • Acute pain
    • Chronic pain
    • Neuropathic pain
    • Nociceptive pain
    • Central sensitization

    Faculty review the biological mechanisms underlying pain perception and their clinical implications.


    Chronic Pain Management

    Strengthen your approach to complex chronic pain disorders.

    Topics include:

    • Chronic musculoskeletal pain
    • Chronic low back pain
    • Fibromyalgia
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
    • Persistent postoperative pain
    • Individualized treatment planning

    Acute Pain Management

    Review evidence-based strategies for managing acute pain.

    Topics include:

    • Acute postoperative pain
    • Trauma-related pain
    • Emergency pain management
    • Multimodal analgesia
    • Regional anesthesia
    • Enhanced recovery protocols

    Cancer Pain & Palliative Care

    Enhance pain management for patients with cancer and serious illness.

    Topics include:

    • Cancer pain
    • Breakthrough pain
    • End-of-life pain
    • Palliative medicine
    • Symptom management
    • Individualized analgesic therapy

    Faculty emphasize compassionate, patient-centered approaches that improve comfort and quality of life.


    Pharmacologic Pain Management

    Explore current medication strategies for pain control.

    Topics include:

    • Non-opioid analgesics
    • NSAIDs
    • Acetaminophen
    • Antidepressants
    • Anticonvulsants
    • Local anesthetics
    • Multimodal pharmacotherapy

    Opioid Therapy & Safe Prescribing

    Review best practices for opioid prescribing and monitoring.

    Topics include:

    • Opioid selection
    • Risk assessment
    • Opioid stewardship
    • Tapering strategies
    • Adverse effects
    • Misuse prevention
    • Current prescribing guidelines

    Participants learn how to balance effective analgesia with patient safety.


    Interventional Pain Medicine

    Gain practical knowledge of minimally invasive pain procedures.

    Topics include:

    • Epidural injections
    • Nerve blocks
    • Radiofrequency ablation
    • Spinal interventions
    • Image-guided procedures
    • Neuromodulation
    • Interventional radiology

    Behavioral & Integrative Pain Management

    Discover multidisciplinary approaches that improve long-term pain outcomes.

    Topics include:

    • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
    • Pain psychology
    • Mindfulness
    • Stress reduction
    • Yoga therapy
    • Lifestyle modification
    • Patient education

    Faculty review evidence supporting non-pharmacologic interventions as essential components of comprehensive pain management.


    Pediatric Pain Management

    Improve recognition and treatment of pain in children.

    Topics include:

    • Pediatric pain assessment
    • Developmentally appropriate treatment
    • Acute pediatric pain
    • Chronic pediatric pain
    • Current pediatric guidelines
    • Family-centered care

    Multidisciplinary Pain Care

    Learn how collaborative care improves clinical outcomes.

    Topics include:

    • Physical medicine and rehabilitation
    • Neurology
    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Neurosurgery
    • Interdisciplinary pain management

    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

    • Assess evidence-based methods for managing end-of-life pain.
    • Compare pharmacologic, behavioral, rehabilitative, and interventional pain-relieving techniques.
    • Apply current clinical guidelines for pediatric pain management.
    • Incorporate yoga and other evidence-based non-pharmacologic therapies into pain treatment plans.
    • Improve diagnosis and management of acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain.
    • Integrate multidisciplinary strategies into comprehensive pain medicine practice.

    Educational Highlights

    • Pain Medicine
    • Chronic Pain
    • Acute Pain
    • Cancer Pain
    • Palliative Care
    • End-of-Life Pain
    • Opioid Stewardship
    • Multimodal Analgesia
    • Interventional Pain Management
    • Regional Anesthesia
    • Nerve Blocks
    • Neuromodulation
    • Pain Psychology
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Pediatric Pain
    • Integrative Medicine
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Evidence-Based Medicine
    • Multidisciplinary Care
    • Continuing Medical Education (CME)

    Why This Course Stands Out

    The Harvard 40th Annual Evaluation and Treatment of Pain Conference 2026 represents four decades of excellence in pain medicine education. Its multidisciplinary faculty brings together expertise from anesthesiology, neurology, psychiatry, psychology, rehabilitation medicine, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and interventional radiology to deliver a truly comprehensive review of pain management. By combining cutting-edge research with practical clinical applications, the conference equips healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies for managing complex pain conditions while promoting patient safety, functional recovery, and improved quality of life.


    Target Audience

    This educational activity is ideal for:

    • Pain Medicine Specialists
    • Anesthesiologists
    • Primary Care Physicians
    • Internal Medicine Physicians
    • Family Medicine Physicians
    • Psychologists
    • Psychiatrists
    • Neurologists
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physicians (Physiatrists)
    • Orthopedic Surgeons
    • Neurosurgeons
    • Interventional Radiologists
    • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
    • Dentists and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
    • Nurse Practitioners
    • Physician Assistants
    • Palliative Care Physicians
    • Oncology Clinicians
    • Residents, Fellows, and Allied Healthcare Professionals

    Why Choose This Course?

    Whether you specialize in primary care, anesthesiology, psychology, rehabilitation medicine, neurology, dentistry, or interventional pain management, the Harvard 40th Annual Evaluation and Treatment of Pain Conference 2026 provides one of the most comprehensive and clinically relevant reviews of contemporary pain medicine. Through expert-led lectures, multidisciplinary case discussions, guideline updates, and practical treatment strategies, this course empowers clinicians to deliver safer, more effective, and patient-centered care for individuals suffering from acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain. + Topics:  
     

    Monday, June 29, 2026

    Welcome and Introductory Remarks

    Carol Warfield
    8:00-8:05 am

    Lessons from the Past for Providing State-of-the-Art Pain Management in the Present

    Carol Warfield
    8:05-8:45 am

    How to Perform a Focused Musculoskeletal Evaluation of the Patient in Pain: Practical Techniques and Maneuvers

    Emily Wang
    8:45-9:30 am

    Evaluating Abdominal and Pelvic Pain

    Jyotsna Nagda
    9:30-10:15 am

    Break

    10:15-10:30 am

    Psychosocial Evaluation of the Patient in Pain

    Samantha Meints
    10:30-11:15 am

    Practical Pointers for Performing a Disability Evaluation

    Emily Wang
    11:15 am-12:00 pm

    Pose Your Questions to the Experts

    Carol Warfield; Emily Wang; Samantha Meints; Jyotsna Nagda
    12:00-12:30 pm

    Lunch (on your own)

    12:30-1:30 pm

    Updates on Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain

    Joseph Audette
    1:30-2:30 pm

    Herbal and Nutritional Supplements: What Works and What Doesn’t

    Joseph Audette
    2:30-3:15 pm

    Break

    3:15-3:30 pm

    Acupuncture, Tai Chi and Yoga

    Joseph Audette
    3:30-4:15 pm

    Pose Your Questions to the Expert

    Joseph Audette; Carol Warfield
    4:15-5:15 pm

    Pain and Sleep (with questions)

    Paul Mathew
    5:15-6:00 pm

    Workshop and Dinner

    6:15-9:15 pm

    A Show of Hands: The Art and Science of Musculoskeletal/Physical Examination

    Paul Mathew; Joseph Audette; Emily Wang
    6:15-9:15 pm
    Day 2

    Tuesday, June 30, 2026

    Breakfast

    7:00-8:00 am

    Cancer Pain Management

    Carol Warfield
    8:00-8:45 am

    Interventional Techniques for Cancer Pain Management

    Sanjeet Narang
    8:45-9:15 am

    Pain Management – A Palliative Care Perspective

    Janet Abrahm
    9:15-10:00 am

    Pose Your Questions to the Experts

    Sanjeet Narang; Thomas Simopoulos
    10:00-10:30 am

    Break

    10:30-10:45 am

    Update on the Pathophysiology of Low Back Pain and How to Differentiate Its Cause

    Thomas Simopoulos
    10:45-11:30 am

    How to Interpret Spinal Imaging

    Rafael Rojas
    11:30 am-12:15 pm

    Pose Your Questions to the Experts

    Thomas Simopoulos
    12:15-12:45 pm

    Lunch (on your own)

    12:45-1:45 pm

    Interventional Techniques for Spinal Pain

    David Hao
    1:45-2:45 pm

    How to Deliver the Best Care for Neck and Back Pain

    Sanjeet Narang
    2:45-3:15 pm

    Break

    3:15-3:30 pm

    When and Why to Consider Surgical Management of Spinal Pain

    Eric Woodard
    3:30-4:30 pm

    Pose Your Questions to the Experts

    Eric Woodard; David Hao; Sanjeet Narang
    4:30-5:15 pm

    Will Artificial Intelligence Transform Our Practice? (with questions)

    Samir Kendale
    5:15-6:00 pm

    Break

    6:00-6:15 pm

    Workshop and Dinner

    6:15-9:15 pm

    Spine Intervention Essentials: Hands-On Familiarity With Common Procedures

    David Hao; James Cho; Eileen Jin
    6:15-9:15 pm
    Day 3

    Wednesday, July 1, 2026

    Breakfast

    7:00-8:00 am

    Headache Diagnosis: It’s All in Your Head ..or Is It?

    Paul Mathew
    8:00-8:45 am

    Updates in Headache Management in 2026

    Sait Ashina
    8:45-9:30 am

    Trigeminal Neuralgia

    Paul Mathew
    9:30-10:15 am

    Break

    10:15-10:30 am

    Cervicogenic Headache vs Occipital Neuralgia vs Migrainous Cervicalgia

    Paul Mathew
    10:30-11:15 am

    The Treatment of Neuropathic Pain Based on the Pathophysiology of Pain

    Zahid Bajwa
    11:15 am-12:00 pm

    Pose Your Questions to the Experts

    Sait Ashina; Zahid Bajwa; Paul Mathew
    12:00-12:45 pm

    Lunch (on your own)

    12:45-1:45 pm

    Update on the Management of Painful and Peripheral Neuropathies

    Thomas Simopoulos
    1:45-2:30 pm

    Post Herpetic Neuralgia and Post Herpetic Itch

    Amanda Macone
    2:30-3:00 pm

    Break

    3:00-3:15 pm

    Update on the Evaluation and Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

    Thomas Simopoulos
    3:15-4:00 pm

    Ketamine for Chronic Pain

    Farah Dadabhoy
    4:00-4:45 pm

    Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain

    Sukhman Shergill
    4:45-5:15 pm

    Pose Your Questions to the Experts

    Thomas Simopoulos; Amanda Macone; Farah Dadabhoy; Sukhman Shergill
    5:15-6:00 pm

    Break

    6:00-6:15 pm

    Workshop and Dinner

    6:15-9:15 pm

    Learn How to Perform Botulinum Toxin Injections, Occipital Nerve Blocks and Trigeminal Nerve Blocks to Treat Headache and Neuropathic Pain

    Sait Ashina; Amanda Macone; Paul Mathew
    6:15-9:15 pm
    Day 4

    Thursday, July 2, 2026

    Breakfast

    7:00-8:00 am

    Medical and Surgical Treatment of Shoulder and Knee Disorders (with questions)

    Arun Ramappa
    8:00-8:45 am

    Regenerative Medicine: PRP and Stem Cells for MSK Pain (with questions)

    Walter Sussman
    8:45-9:15 am

    Medical Marijuana: If, When, Why, and How to Prescribe for Pain

    Brian E McGeeney
    9:15-10:00 am

    Break

    10:00-10:15 am

    Updates on NSAIDS & Cox-2 Inhibitors

    Lee Simon
    10:15-11:00 am

    Pose Your Questions to the Experts

    Lee Simon; Brian E McGeeney; Walter Sussman; Arun Ramappa; Carol Warfield
    11:00-11:30 am

    Opioids: Rational Prescribing and Medico-legal Considerations (with questions)

    Edward Michna
    11:30 am-12:15 pm

    Lunch (on Your Own)

    12:15-1:15 pm

    Dealing with Opioid Addiction: Toxicology Screening, Opioid Tapering and Medication Assisted Treatment

    Jungjin Kim
    1:15-2:00 pm

    Helping the Mind Heal the Body: Mind/Body Approaches to Pain Medicine

    Ellen Slawsby
    2:00-2:45 pm

    The Relaxation Response: Meditation as an Approach to Pain Management

    John Denninger
    2:45-3:30 pm

    Break

    3:30-3:45 pm

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Elyse Rosenberg
    3:45-4:30 pm

    Dealing with Difficult Patients

    Joanna Streck
    4:30-5:15 pm

    Pose Your Questions to the Experts

    Jungjin Kim; Ellen Slawsby; John Denninger; Elyse Rosenberg; Joanna Streck
    5:15-6:00 pm