Announcing the 2025 Asian Pain Academy Hands-on Workshop on Pain Management Techniques & Interventions

The Asian Pain Academy (APA) is excited to announce the upcoming Hands-on Workshop on Pain Management Techniques & Interventions scheduled for March 6-9, 2025. This exclusive, four-day weekend workshop in Kolkata offers a unique opportunity for physicians to gain hands-on experience with advanced pain management techniques guided by two renowned experts in the field, Dr. Chinmoy Roy and Dr. Debjyoti Dutta. The workshop is crafted for beginner-level participants, providing a thorough foundation in pain medicine principles and practical techniques, with a focus on conceptual clarity in managing chronic pain in Asian Pain Academy Hands-on Workshop on Pain Management

Why Attend the Asian Pain Academy Hands-on Workshop on Pain Management?

As chronic pain continues to impact lives worldwide, the demand for skilled pain management specialists has never been greater. The APA’s four-day course is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, offering real-life procedural practice on mannequins and volunteers. Participants will learn to select appropriate intervention modalities and acquire the confidence to implement pain management techniques effectively in clinical practice.

This workshop is strictly limited to five seats per batch, ensuring personalized attention, intensive training, and ample time to interact with the expert faculty.

Asian Pain Academy Hands-on Workshop on Pain Management Workshop Details

Dates: March 6-9, 2025 (Thursday to Sunday)
Location: Rajarhat Pain Clinic, Newtown, Kolkata, and Samobathi Pain Clinic, Kolkata
Faculty: Dr. Chinmoy Roy and Dr. Debjyoti Dutta
Registration Deadline: Limited seats, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis
Fee:
- INR 19,000 for Indian citizens and citizens of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan
- USD 400 for international participants

Note: The course fee includes GST. However, participants are responsible for organizing their own food and accommodation, though snacks and a working lunch will be provided each day.

Workshop Highlights

This workshop offers a comprehensive curriculum aimed at building foundational skills in pain medicine, covering anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pain management strategies. Here are some of the primary highlights:

1. Hands-on Practice with Expert Guidance

Participants will receive hands-on training on mannequins and volunteers, which includes live demonstrations by the faculty. Dr. Roy and Dr. Dutta will guide participants through each procedure, offering valuable insights into pain management practices that are directly applicable to clinical settings. Techniques covered include epidural steroid injections, nerve root blocks, facet joint injections, and ultrasound-guided interventions.

2. Personalized Learning Environment

With only five seats per batch, participants will receive personalized attention and dedicated feedback. This small group setting allows for a more focused, interactive learning experience, ensuring each participant gains confidence in the techniques taught.

3. Diverse Intervention Modalities

The workshop covers a wide range of interventional techniques, from minimally invasive spine procedures to various nerve blocks. Each day’s sessions focus on different regions of the body and use various guidance methods, including C-arm and ultrasound guidance.

4. Qualification Requirements

To ensure optimal learning outcomes, the workshop is open to physicians holding a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree or its equivalent, with a minimum of one year of residency experience in fields such as Anesthesiology, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Rheumatology, Radiology, or General Medicine. Candidates with post-graduate qualifications in these fields are encouraged to apply.

Workshop Schedule

Here is a detailed breakdown of each day’s activities to provide participants with a roadmap of the workshop experience:

Day 1 (Thursday) – C-arm Guided Procedures

9:00 am - 9:30 am: Reporting and Introduction
9:30 am - 11:00 am: Overview of Pain Medicine, anatomy and physiology of pain, pharmacology, history taking, and radiation safety essentials.
11:15 am - 12:15 pm: Evaluation of back pain, focusing on physical examination techniques.
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm: Introduction to interpreting spine X-rays and MRIs.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Fluoro-anatomy of the spine with practical demonstrations, including transforaminal epidural steroid injections (MIPSI), caudal epidural injections, and facet joint injections.

Day 2 (Friday) – C-arm Guided Sympathetic Blocks

9:30 am - 11:00 am: Introduction to the sympathetic nervous system and sympathetically mediated pain.
11:15 am - 1:00 pm: Demonstrations of sympathetic blocks, including the lumbar sympathetic block, superior hypogastric plexus block, and ganglion impar block.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Evaluation of neck and shoulder pain with live demonstrations of cervical epidural steroid injections, cervical facet joint injections, and sphenopalatine ganglion blocks.

Day 3 (Saturday) – Ultrasound-Guided Procedures for Upper and Lower Limbs

9:30 am - 11:00 am: Basics of ultrasound in pain management and approach to shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain.
11:15 am - 1:00 pm: Live ultrasound-guided procedures for the wrist and hand, including carpal tunnel and De Quervain’s injections, trigger finger injection, and digital nerve blocks.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Ultrasound-guided procedures for the hip, knee, ankle, and foot, such as intra-articular hip joint injections, pes anserine bursa injections, plantar fascia injections, and tarsal tunnel injections.

Day 4 (Sunday) – Advanced Ultrasound-Guided Techniques and Revision

9:30 am - 11:00 am: Demonstrations of RF, ozone, and PRP machines, focusing on their applications in pain management.
11:15 am - 1:00 pm: Ultrasound-guided SI joint injections, lumbar facet joint injections, and a review of basic pain procedures.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Certificate distribution and final revision session, with time allocated for revisiting specific techniques and final Q&A.

Note: "MIPSI" stands for Minimally Invasive Pain and Spine Interventions.

What Participants Are Saying

Previous participants have expressed high satisfaction with the APA hands-on workshops. They found the courses informative, thorough, and invaluable in building confidence and expertise in pain management. Here are some excerpts from past participants:

“The personalized attention and depth of training provided by Dr. Roy and Dr. Dutta are unmatched. This workshop has transformed the way I approach pain management.”
“The hands-on experience and real-time feedback were invaluable. Highly recommend this course for any beginner looking to specialize in pain medicine.”

Registration Information Asian Pain Academy Hands-on Workshop on Pain Management

With only five seats per batch, this workshop fills up quickly. Register early to secure your place. Simply follow the instructions on the APA website to complete your registration.

Course Fee:
- INR 19,000 for Indian citizens, as well as those from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan.
- USD 400 for international participants.
Deadline: Limited seats available; early registration is strongly encouraged.

For additional assistance, please feel free to contact the APA office. Our team is happy to assist with any questions you may have regarding registration, travel, or accommodation options near the venue.

Don’t miss this chance to advance your pain management skills with the guidance of top professionals in the field. The APA Hands-on Workshop is the ideal starting point for those eager to develop a solid foundation in pain medicine and establish confidence in their procedural skills.