16th John D. Loeser Pain Conference (MJ2710)


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Add to Calendar 16th John D. Loeser Pain Conference (MJ2710) 10/30/2026 8:00:00 AM 10/30/2026 5:20:00 PM America/Los_Angeles For More Details: https://uw.cloud-cme.com/MJ2710 Description: The 16th Annual John D. Loeser Pain Conference focuses on the practical approaches to clinical and non-clinical management of common chronic pain conditions. Some of the topics include fibromyalgia management, difficult pain conversations, pain psychology, and integrative approaches to pain. In addition, the faculty will provide updates on proposed changes to WA opioid prescribing rules, buprenorphine use, migraine management, an... University of Washington | Tower false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, October 30, 2026, 8:00 AM - 5:20 PM PT, University of Washington | Tower, Seattle, WA

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.25 hours), ACPE Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician (7.25 hours), ANCC Nursing Contact Hours (7.25 hours), IPCE (7.25 hours), Non-Physician (7.25 hours), Nursing Pharmacotherapeutic (7.25 hours)

Target Audience
Specialties - Anesthesiology/Pain Management, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Oncology, Pharmacy, Registered Nurse
Professions - Naturopathic Physician, Non-Physician, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physician, Physician Associate, Psychologist, Social Worker, Student

Overview

The 16th Annual John D. Loeser Pain Conference focuses on the practical approaches to clinical and non-clinical management of common chronic pain conditions. Some of the topics include fibromyalgia management, difficult pain conversations, pain psychology, and integrative approaches to pain. In addition, the faculty will provide updates on proposed changes to WA opioid prescribing rules, buprenorphine use, migraine management, and more.

PROGRAM VENUE: 
University of Washington Tower   
Tower Auditorium
4333 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98195


Objectives
  1. Apply current evidence-based guidelines and Washington State regulations to optimize the ability of healthcare teams to provide safe and effective opioid prescribing, tapering, and monitoring in patients with acute and chronic pain.
  2. Understand how to appropriately integrate buprenorphine into pain management plans for healthcare teams, including appropriate patient selection, initiation strategies, and ongoing management in primary care settings.
  3. Implement multimodal, non-opioid pain management strategies, to support healthcare teams, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies (e.g., acupuncture, physical therapy, and integrative approaches), tailored to individual patient needs.
  4. Utilize evidence-based diagnostic and treatment approaches for common chronic pain conditions such as migraine and fibromyalgia in primary care practice.
  5. Demonstrate effective communication strategies, including motivational interviewing and shared decision-making, to aid healthcare teams in addressing challenging pain conversations and aligning treatment plans with patient goals.
  6. Incorporate behavioral health and pain psychology principles, including use of digital tools and referral resources, to support healthcare teams in providing holistic, biopsychosocial pain management.
  7. Collaborate effectively with interprofessional team members to coordinate comprehensive pain care, overcoming common barriers such as limited time, access, and resource constraints.
  8. Apply case-based clinical reasoning to aid healthcare teams in managing complex patients with chronic pain, including those with comorbid mental health conditions or substance use concerns, in real-world primary care settings.

Registration

Registration Is Open!


Pricing

All Learners

$250.00

Residents/Students/Fellows*

$175.00

Industry Professional (Non-exhibiting)

$450.00

*Resident/Fellow/Student rates require written confirmation of current status. Failure to provide required documentation may result in an additional balance owed.

Beginning  October 17, 2026, the registration rate will increase by $25. 

On-site registration will not be accepted.

The Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Office reserves the right to cancel this course prior to the course date when a minimum enrollment is not met or for other reasons that prevent the University from holding the course. Each registrant will be notified by email and offered a full refund or virtual registration. The University of Washington is not responsible for any other costs incurred. Contact the IPCE Office with questions via email: [email protected] 

The IPCE Office at the University of Washington is a self-sustaining unit and does not depend on or receive public monies in support of its educational efforts. Fees for this course are estimated to cover the costs of conducting this course. These costs include salaries, registration and credit recording, instructional materials, transcript of credit, record keeping, faculty planning, evaluation, food and beverage during the conference, alcohol during the reception, and printed materials. If you have not received confirmation prior to the course start, please contact the IPCE office. IPCE will not be responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION

Per UW IPCE policy, you are not considered registered for the course until full payment has been received. Unpaid orders do not "reserve" spots for conferences. If you have an unpaid order when registration rates increase, your order will automatically increase to the higher late registration rate.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY

No refunds will be issued starting October 17, 2026.


Additional Information

SPECIAL SERVICES

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or email at [email protected].

DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Disclosure of Financial Relationships can be found under the Faculty section on this program site. Select the faculty name hyperlink to view disclosure details.


Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, the University of Washington School of Medicine 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.

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this activity for 7.25 ACPE contact hour(s). Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Credit will be uploaded to the NABP CPE Monitor® within 60 days after the activity completion. Per ACPE rules, The University of Washington School of Medicine does not have access nor the ability to upload credits requested after the evaluation closes. It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information (NABP ID and DOB (MMDD)) to receive credit.

Universal Activity Numbers:

UAN JA0000336-0000-26-008-L08-P

UAN JA0000336-0000-26-008-L08-T

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 7.25 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

“This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.”