American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM)

The specialty of Pain Medicine is concerned with the study of pain, prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. Pain clinicians are competent to treat the entire range of pain encountered in the delivery of quality health care.

Mission:
AAPM is dedicated to advancing multidisciplinary pain care, education, advocacy, and research to improve the quality of life for our members and those they treat.

Vision:
The AAPM Foundation envisions a future where every patient has access to optimal pain care that enhances functionality and quality of life, significantly reducing the prevalence of pain in the United States and beyond.