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Departing February 14th, 2026 - February 21st, 2026
The Canadian Academy of Pain Management (CAPM) is dedicated to promoting excellence of care for patients living with pain.
Our 16 hour program provides a comprehensive opportunity for healthcare professionals to enhance their expertise and make informed decisions in pain management. As a result of completing the course, you will gain a deeper understanding of the conditions, comorbidities, and syndromes associated with pain, preparing them to effectively manage these issues.
You will develop the ability to distinguish between nociceptive, neuropathic and nociplastic pain conditions through an expert history and physical examination, allowing for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment. The course also helps you assess a patient’s readiness for therapeutic change and identify obstacles to achieving it, enabling tailored, effective interventions. As scholars, participants will become adept at recognizing and managing chronic pain syndromes while also considering the unique needs of specific patient populations.
Additionally, learners will refine their skills as collaborators, making informed decisions about the most appropriate therapies, whether pharmaceutical, non-pharmaceutical, or interventional. Completing the CAPM course positions participants as experts in the field, empowering them to make significant contributions to patient care and pain management.
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Occupational Therapy
Martha Bauer began her Occupational Therapy practice in pain management in 1991 at Chedoke Pain Management program 1991-2000 and the Ennis Pain Centre 2000- 2018. Martha worked for employers, insurers, lawyers and most recently at the McMaster Family Practice where among other OT roles, she ran a function focused pain management group. Martha is currently taking some time away from work in “semi-retirement”. Martha has been involved in research and program evaluation and has presented at the AFHTO, CAOT, OSOT conferences regarding the role of Occupational Therapy in pain management. Martha has taught in the McMaster School of Rehabilitation Sciences programs for both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy students regarding the role of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary rehabilitation in chronic pain management. Martha has presented on the role of occupational therapy and activity engagement and the Ontario Pain Network. Martha was the President -Elect of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists 2018-2019 and is now President 2019-2021. Martha has been with CAPM and on the Board for 14 years and is involved in facilitating the CAPM Credentialing Course. Martha is currently the Editor of the CAPM Newsletter and looks forward to continuing to use the Newsletter to both present relevant information about multidisciplinary pain management as well as receiving input about accomplishments and topics of interest from the members.
Chiropractic Clinical Specialist
Chadwick Chung is a Chiropractic Clinical Specialist with extensive training from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He collaborates within an interprofessional team that includes medical specialists, emergency physicians, and family doctors to diagnose and manage complex chronic pain cases. With a strong focus on evidence-based care and patient-centered outcomes, Chadwick brings a comprehensive and integrative approach to musculoskeletal health and chronic pain management.
Physiatry
Dr. Fateh, a distinguished graduate of McMaster University, completed his Specialty Training in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program. Throughout and following his residency, he dedicated extensive time to the field of pain management, honing his expertise and refining his skills in addressing complex pain conditions. He is deeply passionate about Pain Medicine, with specialized focus areas including musculoskeletal pain, headaches, chronic pain management, post-stroke pain management, spinal cord injury pain management, and image-guided interventional procedures. Throughout his training, he gained invaluable experience working closely with Dr. Eldon Tunks, a renowned expert in chronic pain management. Dr. Fateh approaches pain assessment with a unique perspective, emphasizing functional capability over traditional numeric rating scales. As a dedicated Physiatrist, he views pain management through the lens of enhancing functionality, empowering his patients to achieve improved quality of life and regain their independence.
Emergency and Chronic Pain
Dr. Indy Ghosh is a practicing Emergency and Chronic Pain Physician. He has been an invited speaker nationally and internationally at various conferences. His leadership portfolio includes having been the Program Director for the Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program at McMaster University, as well as Chief of Emergency Medicine at Mackenzie Health, and Chatham Kent Health. Currently, he is a Board Member of CAPM.
Psychology and Pain Managment
Dr. Hapidou received her Doctorate in Psychology from McMaster University in 1989. She completed three post-docs: a) University of Western Ontario (with a fellowship from the Arthritis Society) (1988-1991), University of Waterloo (Research Scientist, 1991-1992), and c) McMaster University – Chedoke McMaster Hospitals (Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology Residency, 1992-1993) before becoming a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario in 1993. Dr. Hapidou has been a psychologist with the Interdisciplinary Chronic Pain Management Program of Hamilton Health Sciences since 1992 (now, the Michael G DeGroote Pan Clinic). She has trained several psychologists, residents, and students in the field. She has also been a Faculty member in Psychiatry, Psychology, Bachelor of Health Sciences Program, and Clinical Behavioral Sciences for almost 30 years. She has served two terms as a) the Psychology Practice Leader and b) Chief of Psychology at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). She has also served two terms on the New Investigator Fund and Early Career Awards Committees at HHS. Dr. Hapidou has founded the Yoga classes at the Interdisciplinary Pain Program and has been serving as the Yoga Instructor since 2009. She is currently a psychologist at the Michael G DeGroote Pain Clinic, and an executive member of the Michael G DeGroote Pain Institute for Research and Care. She has her own research program in program evaluation, and is involved in many research projects, has presented nationally and internationally, and has published extensively. She has also developed psychometric instruments to measure pain satisfaction, and goal accomplishment, and has validated several measures for use in research with patients with chronic pain. She is a reviewer for several pain journals such as the Journal of Pain (editorial board) and the Clinical Journal of Pain. She is also a Diplomate of the Canadian Academy of Pain Management (Vice President) and has been teaching credentialing courses for an interdisciplinary group of clinicians for over 14 years.
Pain Management/Psychotherapy
Dr. Hatcher graduated with her MD in 1982 from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN). In 1984, she received certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada and in 1994, was certified with the Canadian College of Health Service Executives. In 2016 she became a Diplomate with the Canadian Academy of Pain Management. In 1998, Dr. Hatcher received the Canadian Psychiatric Association’s annual Mental Health Awareness Award. In 2001, the College of Family Physicians of Canada awarded her a fellowship.
Dr. Hatcher has been doing pain management for over 30 years. Her focus is on a bio-psycho-social approach to pain management. Dr. Hatcher has been a medical inspector for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and Newfoundland and was Chief of Family Medicine at St Joesphs Healthcare, Hamilton, ON from 2013-2018.
She has held numerous leadership positions including, Past President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association, Board Member of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), Chair GP Forum CMA and Director of Continuing Medical Education at MUN.
She is a member of the Canadian Pain Care Forum and was on the expert panel for the 2010 and 2017 Canadian Opioid Guideline. She is a member of the Canadian Pain Society and the International Association for the Study of Pain. Dr. Hatcher is an Associate Clinical Professor of Family Medicine MUN and retired professor from McMaster University.
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Upadhye completed his Royal College Emergency Medicine certification in 2001, and is an Associate Professor in Emergency Medicine (EM) at McMaster University. He also completed his Masters in Health Research Methodology, Evidence & Impact (HEI) at McMaster with a focus in critical appraisal methdology (2005), and has been an active researcher/educator in knowledge translation, evidence-based medicine and clinical practice guidelines methodology (Level II INGUIDE Guidelines International Network Methodologist) since then. He is a founding member of the Best Evidence in Emergency Medicine (BEEM) program, a global knowledge translation project with multiple international presentations and publications since 2005. He is an award-winning educator and researcher, a former Royal College Examiner, and has most recently been involved with the new McMaster Quality Improvement & Patient Safety teaching courses. He is also the inaugural Research Lead for the EM Researchers of Niagara (EMRoN), a novel community EM research initiative in Niagara Health.
He has been practicing in adult non-cancer chronic pain since 2010, and is a Diplomate of CAPM since 2015. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (2016). As the Director of the Minerva Pain Management Group in Hamilton (Ontario), he has supervised McMaster resident learners in community pain care, and conducted numerous research projects that have led to peer-reviewed publications in leading pain journals. Current research interests include the use of cannabinoids in chronic non-cancer pain, and patient engagement/values/preferences in chronic pain care.
Cruise, Land, Resort must be booked through CME AWAY®.
This course is designed for family physicians, specialists, and allied health care professionals. The aim is to provide evidence-based material, as well as practical and relevant clinical pearls that will be easy to implement into one’s own medical practice. Conference attendees will be invited to complete a pre-course Needs Assessment to assist the faculty with the development of their presentations.
| Conference Tuition | Price |
|---|---|
| FP | $1445 |
| Specialist | $1445 |
| Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other | $1245 |
| Conference Tuition | Book Before January 1st, 1970 | Book After January 1st, 1970 |
|---|---|---|
| FP | $1295 | $1445 |
| Specialist | $1295 | $1445 |
| Resident, Retired, NP, RN, PA, Other | $1095 | $1245 |
