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PAIN SOCIETY OF ALBERTA
2022 WORLD PAIN SUMMIT

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#painabwps2022

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PAIN SOCIETY OF ALBERTA
2022 WORLD PAIN SUMMIT

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#PainABWPS2022

LOOKING FOR OUR 2022 PRESENTATIONS?

Find our 2022 conference presentations here!  Conference registrants can find the access code in their emails. ​3 days worth of powerful presentations dedicated to those who treat and live with chronic pain.  

Our focus is to deliver a high quality, evidence-informed and diverse event to improve pain management strategies.  We strive to advocate for continuing professional development opportunities for all health care providers in Alberta and beyond.

Our Distinguished Speakers

Opioid Panel Discussion

Dr. Jenni Joo

Keith Meldrum

Dr. Sam Parmiter

Dr. Nivez Rasic

Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw

Klaudia Zabrzenski

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Closing the Gap: Preventing Acute to Chronic Pain Transition in Surgical Patients

Dr. Jenni Joo

Dr. Nivez Rasic

Rosa Reyes

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Science-ploitation and the Rise of Science-y Unproven Therapies

Professor Timothy Caulfield

 

Workability and Return to Work

Rhea Bell

Doug Gross

Dr. Elisabeth Saxton

Dr. Elaine Wainwright

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Headache and Migraine

Dr. Alexander Melinyshyn

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Mindfulness

Dr. Jackie Gardner-Nix

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Indigenous Wisdom: How Can it Guide Us?

Arrow Big Smoke

Teresa Trudeau

Dr. Simon Colgan

How Nature Heals Us: Emerging Science of the Health Benefits When Engaging with the Natural World

Dr. Leif Hass

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Grief and Living with a Chronic Illness

Len McEwen

Lori Chomik

Dr. Sasha Mallya

 

My Healing Cycle: Challenges and Successes

Spencer Beach

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Social Prescribing: An Innovative Approach to Improve the Lives of People with Complex Pain

Dr. Marie Anne Essam

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The Navigator Tool and its use in Improving the Quality of Consultations in Chronic Pain

Dr. Martin Dunbar

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Communicating Effectively When Explaining Pain

Luke Bongiorno

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PaRx: The Evidence-Based Nature Prescription that belongs in your practice

Alexandra Chisholm

Bonnie Klassen

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Managing Arthritis

Dr. Eric Campbell

Christian Barton

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Time to Rethink an ‘Old’ Disease? The Modern Story of Osteoarthritis

Dr. Tasha Stanton

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LOOKING FOR OUR 2022 PRESENTATIONS?

Find our 2022 conference presentations here!  Conference registrants can find the access code in their emails. ​3 days worth of powerful presentations dedicated to those who treat and live with chronic pain.  

TICKET PRICING

All on-site tickets include food and beverage during conference hours plus the wine & cheese social on Friday!

OUR SPEAKERS

Distinguished speakers and exciting topics for our 2022 event!

OUR VENUE

Book your room at the beautiful Château Lake Louise.

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OUR EXHIBITORS

The incredible organizations that support our goals of

improving chronic pain care in Alberta and beyond.

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2022 WORLD PAIN SUMMIT TICKET PRICING

SILVER

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NOT FOR PROFIT

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$550

All Physicians and Researchers.

$475

All Healthcare Providers and Other Attendees.

$350

Full-time Medical Learners*

Mini World Pain Summit for People with Lived Experience. 

Only valid for attendance Saturday October 15, from 1315-1700h**(virtual only)

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Here's whats in store for you!

Opioid Panel Discussion

Dr. Jenni Joo

Keith Meldrum

Dr. Sam Parmiter

Dr. Nivez Rasic

Dr. Cathy Scrimshaw

Klaudia Zabrzenski

​

Closing the Gap: Preventing Acute to Chronic Pain Transition in Surgical Patients

Dr. Jenni Joo

Dr. Nivez Rasic

Rosa Reyes

​

Science-ploitation and the Rise of Health Misinformation

Professor Timothy Caulfield

 

Workability and Return to Work

Rhea Bell

Doug Gross

Dr. Elisabeth Saxton

Dr. Elaine Wainwright

​

Headache and Migraine

Dr. Alexander Melinyshyn

​

Mindfulness

Dr. Jackie Gardner-Nix

​

Indigenous Wisdom: How Can it Guide Us?

Arrow Big Smoke

Teresa Trudeau

Dr. Simon Colgan

​

​

​

How Nature Heals Us: Emerging Science of the Health Benefits When Engaging with the Natural World

Dr. Leif Hass

​

Grief and Living with a Chronic Illness

Len McEwen

Lori Chomik

Dr. Sasha Mallya

 

My Healing Cycle: Challenges and Successes

Spencer Beach

​

Social Prescribing: An Innovative Approach to Improve the Lives of People with Complex Pain

Dr. Marie Anne Essam

​

The Navigator Tool and its use in Improving the Quality of Consultations in Chronic Pain

Dr. Martin Dunbar

​

Communicating Effectively When Explaining Pain

Luke Bongiorno

​

PaRx: The Evidence-Based Nature Prescription that belongs in your practice

Alexandra Chisholm

Bonnie Klassen

​

Managing Arthritis

Dr. Eric Campbell

Christian Barton

​​

Time to Rethink an ‘Old’ Disease? The Modern Story of Osteoarthritis

Dr. Tasha Stanton

OUR EXHIBITORS

The incredible organizations that support our goals of

improving chronic pain care in Alberta and beyond.

PLATINUM

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SILVER

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NOT FOR PROFIT

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Be present and support all of our educational events!

THE FAIRMONT CHATEAU
LAKE LOUISE

Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel is located in Alberta's Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is recognized globally for progressive environmental stewardship and responsible tourism.

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Our conference guests will be able to take advantage of our premiere room rates before, during, and after our event.

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People with lived experience  are not able to reseve rooms at Chateau Lake Louise and you must be a conference registrant to book accommodation.

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