The Faculty of Pain Medicine @RCoANews is the professional body responsible for the training and practice of specialist Pain Medicine practitioners in the UK. Please note: Handle registered but not yet posting here. www.fpm.ac.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mq54jivpss2i👋Our latest FPMLearning Blog is written by the second of FPM Essay Competition winners, Dr Thomas Rae and is another take on AI and the future of Pain Medicine. ➡️A must-read for everyone considering optimal uses of AI in practice. https://fpm.ac.uk/how-artificial-intelligence-ai-will-change-pain-medicine-critical-importance-managing-expectations08 Jul 2026 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq54jivpss2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mq2c2taw3s2aThe next FFPMRCA SOE Prep course is on sale! It's going to be held online on 12th October. If you're taking the SOE on 4th November, this one's for you. Click the link to secure your place: https://fpm.ac.uk/events/ffpmrca-soe-online-exam-tutorial-october-202607 Jul 2026 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2c2taw3s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mpxy43izsc2s❓Would you like to contribute to the future direction of Faculty educational events and develop experience in education leadership? 📆The FPM Educational Sub Committee is looking for our new Events Deputy Lead, and we have extended the deadline to Wednesday 29th July. https://fpm.ac.uk/applications-our-new-education-sub-committee-events-deputy-lead-are-open06 Jul 2026 11:24 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxy43izsc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mpxq5mndv72bA look back at our recent National Teaching Session on paediatric pain. A special thank you to Dr Helen Laycock for hosting the session and sharing the evolution of paediatric peri-operative pain management, alongside an excellent programme from colleagues at Great Ormond Street Hospital.06 Jul 2026 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxq5mndv72bhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mpqc662j5f2cProfessor Tom Haqq discussed non-surgical management of shoulder pain, including the role of pain interventions in patient care. Thank you to Professor Haqq for sharing his expertise. #PainMedicine #ShoulderPain #MedicalEducation03 Jul 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqc662j5f2chttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mpipwmt2e32hOur National Teaching Session is underway today. The morning opened with Dr Mohjir Baloch introducing the Pain Medicine training pathway, followed by a session on ultrasound approaches to chronic pain interventions. #PainMedicine #MedEd30 Jun 2026 09:48 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpipwmt2e32hhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mpgslcn2hh2s⏳ Applications are still open for the FPM Education Sub-Committee Events Deputy Lead. Help shape Faculty educational events and support the future of Pain Medicine education. 📅 Closes 1 July, 12 noon. https://fpm.ac.uk/applications-our-new-education-sub-committee-events-deputy-lead-are-open #PainMedicine #MedicalEducation29 Jun 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgslcn2hh2shttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mpgdiki5ef2uLooking back at #FPMSymposium26 Dr Andy Whelan explored current and future developments in radiofrequency technology for chronic pain management. Thank you to Dr Whelan for sharing his expertise with delegates. #PainMedicine #MedicalEducation29 Jun 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgdiki5ef2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mozkhwlvw52xInterested in education and events in Pain Medicine? Applications for the Education Sub-Committee Events Deputy Lead role are still open. A great opportunity to contribute to Faculty events and gain leadership experience. Closes 1 July Find out more: shorturl.at/1vP2Ah #PainMedicine https://fpm.ac.uk/applications-our-new-education-sub-committee-events-deputy-lead-are-open24 Jun 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozkhwlvw52xhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mog2z6nhv22xExploring hip pain management at #FPMSymposium26 Dr Manian Murali-Krishnan discussed non-surgical and surgical management of hip pain, including the role of pain interventions in patient care. #PainMedicine #HipPain #MedicalEducation16 Jun 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog2z6nhv22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mog2ay3qdc2xWhat does it take to return an elite athlete to competition after serious injury? Mr Oli Williamson shared insights from an elite female triathlete case study, highlighting rehabilitation, resilience and clinical decision-making. #FPMSSS #EliteSport16 Jun 2026 14:49 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog2ay3qdc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mofrvedgc22p❗Applications for our new FPM Education Sub-Committee Events Deputy Lead are open! ➡️Could you contribute to the future direction of Faculty educational events? 📆The deadline for applications is 12pm on Wed 1st July. To read the Job Description and apply, click here: https://fpm.ac.uk/applications-our-new-education-sub-committee-events-deputy-lead-are-open16 Jun 2026 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofrvedgc22phttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mofhpuhfts2lDay 2 of #FPMSymposium26 begins with Dr Robin Correa, Consultant in Pain Management and Anaesthetics at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. #PainMedicine #MedicalEducation16 Jun 2026 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofhpuhfts2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mode6ya2g72sProfessor Patrice Forget presented on Pain Management in Victims of Conflicts at #FPMSymposium26. The session explored pain care in conflict-affected settings and the challenges of delivering effective treatment in complex environments. #PainMedicine #MedicalEducation #GlobalHealth15 Jun 2026 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mode6ya2g72shttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mod7hsvttd2qLong-Term Pain Outcomes After Trauma Dr Alex Kumar is exploring the long-term impact of pain following traumatic injury at the #FPMSymposium26. The session is examining persistent pain after major trauma, pain management approaches and emerging developments in the field. #PainMedicine #Trauma15 Jun 2026 11:45 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mod7hsvttd2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mod5qz4oa625Major Trauma Overview and Incident Planning Dr Andrew Milne is exploring major trauma preparedness, incident response, practical considerations for healthcare teams, and lessons learned from major incidents as part of the #FPMSymposium26. #PainMedicine #MajorTrauma #MedicalEducation15 Jun 2026 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mod5qz4oa625https://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mocysrysqo2lDay 1 of the FPM Spring Study Symposium is underway. Thank you to Dr Dev Srivastava for opening today's programme as Day 1 Chair. Looking forward to a great day of discussion and learning. #FPMSymposium26 #PainMedicine15 Jun 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mocysrysqo2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mo7ecwm7o22aThe FPM Spring Study Symposium begins tomorrow. Join colleagues from across pain medicine for two days of learning, discussion and practical clinical insight. 📅 15–16 June 📍 London Final places available. Register: shorturl.at/PkBsU #FPMSymposium26 #PainMedicine13 Jun 2026 23:01 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo7ecwm7o22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mo5yp7ju4f2wHow can trauma-informed approaches improve pain care? Join us at the FPM Spring Study Symposium 2026 to explore this important topic alongside discussions on acute pain and interventional pain management. 📅 15–16 June 📍 London Register: shorturl.at/PkBsU #FPMSymposium26 #PainMedicine https://shorturl.at/PkBsU13 Jun 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo5yp7ju4f2whttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mo3lnkx6rc2wJust a few days to go. Pain management in conflict zones. Trauma-informed pain care. Precision perioperative pain care. Lifestyle medicine approaches. Radiofrequency techniques and future treatments. Join us in London on 15–16 June. Register: shorturl.at/PkBsU #FPMSymposium26 #PainMedicine12 Jun 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3lnkx6rc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mo3dl5pbxy2tOur National Teaching Session on paediatric pain is underway. Currently hearing from Professor Suellen Walker on paediatric neuropathic pain. #PainMedicine #PaediatricPain #MedEd12 Jun 2026 08:37 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3dl5pbxy2thttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mnylzdb36r2pWhat does the future of pain treatment look like? Join Dr Andy Whelan for an update on radiofrequency techniques, technology and future treatments. 📅 15–16 June 📍 London Register: shorturl.at/PkBsU #FPMSymposium26 #PainMedicine #InterventionalPain11 Jun 2026 06:30 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnylzdb36r2phttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mnw5afpczo2nWhat can pain medicine learn from elite sport? With experience across four Olympic cycles, physiotherapist Oli Williamson will explore the assessment and management of knee pain in elite sport. 📅 15–16 June 📍 London Register: shorturl.at/PkBsU #FPMSymposium26 #PainMedicine #SportsMedicine10 Jun 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnw5afpczo2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mntjfqxuev2fFeatured Speaker: Dr Deepak Ravindran How can lifestyle medicine approaches enhance the success of pain interventions? Join Dr Ravindran and explore practical approaches to managing MSK pain. 📅 15–16 June 📍 London Register: shorturl.at/PkBsU #FPMSymposium26 #PainMedicine09 Jun 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntjfqxuev2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mnrkht542s2fLess than one week to go. Join us for the FPM Spring Study Symposium 2026. Topics include pain management in conflict zones, trauma-informed pain care, MSK pain and emerging interventional techniques. 📅 15–16 June 📍 London 10 CPD points available. Register: shorturl.at/PkBsU #FPMSymposium26 https://shorturl.at/PkBsU08 Jun 2026 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrkht542s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mnhlb43ycb2fWhat's on the programme at the FPM Spring Study Symposium 2026? Major trauma. Pain management in conflict zones. Trauma-informed pain care. MSK pain. Radiofrequency techniques and future treatments. 📅 15–16 June 2026 📍 London Register: shorturl.at/PkBsU #FPMSymposium26 #PainMedicine04 Jun 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnhlb43ycb2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mnfi4val6f23How do clinicians approach pain management in conflict zones? Join Professor Patrice Forget at the FPM Spring Study Symposium 2026 to explore this important and often overlooked area of practice. 📅 15–16 June 2026 📍 London Register: shorturl.at/ZC8nf #FPMSymposium26 #PainMedicine03 Jun 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfi4val6f23https://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mncucs6jtf2fWhat will have the biggest impact on Pain Medicine over the next few years? Credentialing? National audit? Standards? Education? The latest Dean's Dispatches explores all of these and more. 📬 Check your inbox.02 Jun 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mncucs6jtf2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mmr5tbfa4c2a❓Have you read the FPMLearning's latest Educational Case? Dr Sachin Rastogi presents a fascinating case on 'Orthostatic headache in an adolescent'. Take a look at the full case here: https://fpm.ac.uk/documents/educational-case-53-orthostatic-headache-adolescent-presented-dr-sachin-rastogi/overview #EducationalCase #FactultyofPainMedicine #PainTraining26 May 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmr5tbfa4c2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/facultypainmed.bsky.social/post/3mmqwydcpjd2h5 reasons to join us at the FPM Spring Study Symposium this June: Expert speakers. Current pain medicine discussions. Multidisciplinary learning. Practical clinical insight. Networking opportunities + 10 CPD points. 15–16 June London. Register now: shorturl.at/VknCa #FPMSymposium26 #PainMedicine26 May 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:3b4o7na4csocts4pgatlpx44/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmqwydcpjd2h