The Canadian Pain Society is strongly committed to strengthening diversity in both research and clinical practice. We encourage nominations by and for racialized persons, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, and others who bring diverse perspectives to the field of pain.
Shaping a More Just and Representative Future in Pain
Nominations for trainee awards are accepted until November 27th, 2026.
From scientific innovation to outstanding contributions to pain management, our Awards Committee celebrates groundbreaking discoveries to impactful initiatives that exemplify excellence in their early career achievements and enduring legacies.
Recognizing Excellence and Trainee Innovation
Please compile and submit one PDF document containing the desired criteria outlined for each award.
Our 47th Annual Scientific Meeting
April 28 — May 1, 2027
Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Quebec College of Family Physicians, a continuing professional development accrediting organization recognized by the Collège des médecins du Québec and has been approved for up to 16 Mainpro+ Certified Activity credits.
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and approved by the Canadian Rheumatology Association. You may claim a maximum of 15 hours (credits are automatically calculated). Through an agreement between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert Royal College MOC credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Information on the process to convert Royal College MOC credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/go/internationalcme.
Live educational activities recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada as Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) are deemed by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) eligible for ECMEC®.