PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Satisfes State and DEA MATE Act Licensing Rules
• Intro to Pain Management Boot Camp
• Safe Multidisciplinary Pain Management
• Psychology, Addiction, and Lifestyle
• Hands-On Workshops ACCREDITATION
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Pain Medicine Academy of Advanced Practice Providers. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Professions in scope for this activity are listed below.
Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163
PHYSICIANS
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NURSES
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 19.50 ANCC contact hours.
PSYCHOLOGISTS
This course is co-sponsored by Amedco and Pain Medicine Academy of Advanced Practice Providers. Amedco is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Amedco maintains responsibility for this program and content. Maximum of 19.50 hours.
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Psychologists/Counselors: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA (LEP ONLY), MD, ME, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY
MI: Accepts courses from APA for Psychologists. No general CE requirement for Counselors.
OK: Accepts APA credit for live, in-person activities but not for ethics and/or online courses.
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for MFTs: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA,
ID, IN, KS, MD, ME, MO, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OK*, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WDC, WI, WY
AL MFTs: Credits authorized by NBCC or any other state licensing agency will be accepted.
MA MFTs: Participants can self-submit courses not approved by the MAMFT board for review.
MI MFTs: There are no CE requirements for MFTs in MI.
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Addictions Professionals: AK, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY (held outside NY ONLY), OK*, OR, SC, UT, WA, WI, WY
The following state boards accept courses from APA providers for Social Workers: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, ME, MN, MO, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, VT, WI, WY
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
Amedco has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 19.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
OTHER PROFESSIONS
Please note onsite documents for identification of sessions eligible for pharmacotherapeutic hours and self-submit those to your board. Keep the agenda as a reference in case they have questions.
HOTEL
The Society has reserved a limited number of sleeping rooms at the discounted rate of $219 nt plus a discounted $30 resort fee and applicable taxes. Once the rooms are booked and/or the sleeping block discount expires on October 15, 2025, the rates will increase. Please visit www.PMAAPP.org for the info to book your sleeping room.
FEES
➤ Register for the Full Meeting (which includes sessions Thursday to Saturday) AND your 2026 Member Dues are included!
➤ Sunday Workshops are by separate subscription - $100.
FULL MEETING RATES
➤ APP EARLY BIRD (Register by August 1, 2025) - $400
➤ APP REGULAR RATE (Register after August 1, 2025) - $450
➤ STUDENT TRAINEE EARLY BIRD
(Register by August 1, 2025) - $75
➤ STUDENT TRAINEE REGULAR RATE (Register after August 1, 2025) - $100
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
➤ THURSDAY PRE-CONFERENCE ONLY
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - $125. This is included in the full meeting registration. This option is if you only wish to attend the Thursday pre-conference workshop.
➤ STUDENT TRAINEE THURSDAY PRE-CONFERENCE ONLY
Thursday November 6, 2025 - $25
➤ APP ONE DAY RATE
Friday or Saturday - $200
➤ SUNDAY HANDS-ON WORKSHOP Your choice of one $100 This is an add-on to all other registrations.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations received before October 1, 2025 will receive a refund less a processing fee of $50. After October 1 you may modify your registration and also substitute another individual should you be unable to attend. After October 1, please contact the Society regarding any substitution. There are no refunds after October 1,2025. Thank you.
ADA COMPLIANCE + ACCOMMODATION
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility for any of our meetings, please contact Robin Hoyle, Executive Director via email at Robin@ painsocieties.org or by phone at toll-free 844-524-7246
PAIN MEDICINE ACADEMY OF ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDERS
560 Bay Isle Rd. #9259
Longboat Key, FL 34228
Phone: 844-524-PAIN
www.PMAAPP.org
AUGUST 1 FOR
REGISTER FOR THE FULL MEETING AND YOUR 2026 MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE INCLUDED
INAUGURAL ANNUAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 6–9, 2025
RENAISSANCE ORLANDO AT SEA WORLD ORLANDO, FL
(ACCME, ANCC, AAPA, and APA Psych Credits Awarded)
Preliminary Program with Invited Faculty
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Inaugural Annual Board of Directors Meeting
11:30 AM Registration Opens
12:00-6:30 PM Preconference Pain Management Boot Camp in Crystal DE
12:00-1:00 PM Preconference Symposia: More than Constipation: Opiods’ Impact on the GutJulie Knight PharmD (Lunch Provided to Attendees)
1:00-4:00 PM Moderator: Heather Jackson PhD APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC
1:00 PM Welcome Home to your New Academy from PMAAPP - Amanda Zimmerman, PA-C, President
1:15 PM Keynote Lecturer - Lynn Webster MD
2:00 PM The Physical Exam of a Pain PatientAmanda Zimmerman, PA-C
2:30 PM Basic Diagnostics - Xray vs. CT vs. MRICollin Duffy, MS, PA-C
3:00 PM Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategies for Opioids - Tracey Mallick-Searle MS, PMGt-BC, ANP-BC and Jeremy Adler DMSc, PA-C
4:00 PM Networking Break - Meet the Faculty and Colleagues
4:15-6:30 PM Boot Camp Continued - Moderator: Amanda Zimmerman PA-C
4:15 PM Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategies for Opioids Cont. Tracey Mallick-Searle MS, PMGt-BC, ANP-BC and Jeremy Adler DMSc, PA-C
5:15 PM Addiction and Pain - Mandy Francis, ARNP-BC, CARN-NP, DNP
5:45 PM Introduction to Interventions to Manage Pain - Collin Duffy, MS, PA-C
6:15 PM Discussion, Q&A
6:30 PM Adjourn
7:00-8:00 PM President’s Welcome Reception. All are Invited to Join President Amanda Zimmerman PA-C and the Board of Directors for libations and celebration. Welcome Home!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
7:00 AM Registration and Exhibition Opens
Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
7:45 AM Welcome from the Past PresidentJeremy Adler DMSc, PA-C
8:00 AM President’s Keynote Lecturer - Todd Pickard DMSc, PA-C, President and Chairman of the Board, American Academy of Physician Associates
8:45-10:00 AM Session One - Head and Neck PainModerator: Chelsey Hoffman, PA-C
8:45 AM Cervical Syndromes - Scott Clingan PA-C
9:05 AM Migraines / Headaches - Tracey MallickSearle MS, PMGt-BC, ANP-BC
9:25 AM Facial Pain - Tara Halpin PA-C
9:45 AM Panel Discussion Q & A
10:00-10:30 AM Networking Break with Exhibitors
10:30 AM-12:00 PM Session Two - Low Back Pain with Zohra Hussaini MSN, FNP-BC, MBA (posterior), Collin Duffy MS, PA-C (anterior) and Mark Wells DNP, NP-C, FNP, RN-BCModerator: Christopher Kottenstette PA-C
10:30 AM Anterior Column Pain (including SI Joint, L-Degenerative Cascade)
11:00 AM Posterior Column Pain
11:30 AM Panel Discussion, Q & A
12:00-1:00 PM Corporate Member Showcase with Gold Corporate Member Pfzer (lunch Provided, no CME/CE provided, CMS reportable)
1:00-3:00 PM Session Three - Joint Pain - Moderator: Wendy Wright DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC
1:00 PM Shoulder Pain - Brittney Misercola NP
1:30 PM Knee Pain - Sabrina Shebes NP
2:00 PM Hip Pain - Mort Rabii NP
2:30-3:00 PM Networking Break with Exhibitors Crystal C (4:00 PM - Exhibition Closes Day 1)
3:00-6:00 PM Session Four - Complex Pain DisordersModerator: Tracy Mallick-Searle MS, PMGt-BC, ANP-BC
3:30 PM Fibromyalgia - Wendy Wright DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC
4:00 PM CRPS - Kirby Turner PA
4:30 PM Chronic Pelvic Pain - Kathy Kates NP
5:00 PM Keynote Lecturer: Analgesics of the FutureJeff Gudin MD
5:45 PM Discussion, Q&A.
6:00 PM Sessions Close
6:30-7:30 PM Welcome Reception - All Attendees and Exhibitors Invited Dinner on Own
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025
7:00 AM Registration and Exhibition Opens
7:30-8:15 AM Corporate Member Showcase with Silver Corporate Member Collegium Pharmaceutical (breakfast provided, no CME CE provided, CMS Reportable)
8:25 AM Welcome to Day Two from the President –Amanda Zimmerman PA-C
8:30 AM President’s Keynote Lecturer - April Kapu NP, Immediate Past President, The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
9:15-10:45 AM Session Five - Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Treatment Options for Pain - “Rapid Fire Flash Talks”Moderator: Collin Duffy MS, PA-C
9:15 AM Opioids and Buprenorphine - Amanda Zimmerman PA-C
9:30 AM Non-Opioids including SuzetrigineHeather Jackson PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC
9:45 AM Complementary TreatmentsChelsey Hoffman MS, PA-C, RD
10:00 AM Low-Dose Naltrexone - Jeremy Adler DMSc, PA-C
10:15 AM Insomnia and Pain - Wendy Wright DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP
10:30 AM Sex and Pain - Kathy Kates NP
10:45-11:15 AM Networking Break with Exhibitors
11:15 AM-12:00 PM Session Six - Psychology of Pain presented by the American Association of Pain Psychology with Allison Bicksler, PsyD Moderator: Jeremy Adler, DMSc, PA-C
12:00-1:15 PM Annual Business Meeting and Corporate Member Showcase with Gold Corporate Member Tonix Pharma (Lunch Provided, no CME/CE provided, CMS reportable)
1:15-2:00 PM Session Seven - Interventions to Manage Pain Case Based Panel Presentations with Chelsey Hoffmann MS, PA-C, RD, Zohra Hussaini MSN, FNP-BC, MBA, Brittney Misercola NP, Collin Duffy MS, PA-C and Mark Wells DNP, NP-C, FNP, RN-BC This case-based panel presentation will address basic procedures, minimally invasive spine procedures, and neuromodulation.
2:00-2:30 PM Networking Break with Exhibitors
3:30-5:00 PM Exhibition Closes. Exhibitor Breakdown
2:30-3:30 PM Session Seven - Medico-Legal Side of Pain “Rapid Fire Flash Talks”Moderator: Zohra Hussaini, MSN, FNP-BC, MBA
2:30 PM Documentation - Christopher Kottenstette PA-C
2:45 PM Terminating Care - Vincent Alestra NP
3:00 PM Difficult Conversations - Heather Jackson PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC
3:15 PM Red Flags in Practice - Amanda Zimmerman PA-C
3:30 PM Adjourn. Time with Family, Colleagues and Friends. Dinner on Own
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025
7:30 AM Registration Opens and Continental Breakfast
8:00-10:00 AM Session Eight - Workshops (Choose One - 2 Hours - Separate subscription and seating is limited)
Auricular Therapy with Karen Williams NP and Heather Jackson PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC
Hands-On Ultrasound Workshop Presented in Partnership with the World Academy of Pain Medicine United - Learn the Basics of Ultrasound and Progress through common injections from head to toe. (4 stations and proctor/faculty)Collin Duffy PA-C, MS, Moderator Proctor Hands-On OnabotulinumtoxinA Workshop
10:00 AM Closing Remarks and Thank You from the 2025-2027 President, Amanda Zimmerman PA-C
