Membership
Special Interest Groups
APS permits the establishment of multidisciplinary Special Interest Groups, which are a forum for interested members to meet and discuss a field or topic of common interest. APS SIGs are multidisciplinary and are open to participation by any APS member.
SIGs will meet annually at the APS Annual Scientific Meeting.
To receive more information about a SIG you may contact the volunteers listed below.
To join a SIG, contact the APS national office at info@ampainsoc.org, or call our Membership Department at 847-375-4715.
Basic Science Special Interest Group
Clinical Trials Special Interest Group
Ethics and Philosophy Special Interest Group
Forensic Special Interest Group
Genetics and Pain Special Interest Group
Geriatric Pain Special Interest Group
Measurement of Pain and Its Impact Special Interest Group
Nursing Issues Special Interest Group
Pain and Disparities Special Interest Group
Special Interest Group on Pain in Infants, Children and Adolescents
Pain Rehabilitation Special Interest Group
Palliative Care Special Interest Group
Pharmacotherapy Special Interest Group
Psychosocial Research Special Interest Group
Procedure for forming a special interest group
If you are intersted in forming a new special interest group, the process is as follows. Any group of twenty-five or more American Pain Society members may apply for the formation of a Special Interest Group, to be approved by the APS Board. The letter of application will include the name of the proposed SIG group, the description of the proposed activity and scientific focus, as well as the names and signatures of the founding members.
SIG Leadership and Programs
The SIG will elect a representative each year at the annual scientific meeting. These individuals will submit an annual report to the APS Board as requested by the president. These individuals will also serve as a liaison to the chairperson of the Scientific Program Committee to prevent overlap of topics and insure that the needs of these groups are reflected in the rest of the scientific program. The SIG meetings should not conflict with sessions that are part of Scientific Program and will be open to all APS members on a space-available basis.
The SIG will designate the topic and format of its meeting to be held during the annual Scientific Program. The representative will work with other SIG members in selecting topics and formats appropriate for their membership.
In addition to meeting during the annual Scientific Program, SIGs can provide yearly reports for publication within the APS Bulletin at the editor's discretion.
Membership in one SIG will be included in annual dues, an additional cost will be incurred for membership in more than one group. Any APS member can join one or more SIGs, regardless of discipline. Membership will be designated in the APS Member Directory.
To receive additional information about forming a Special Interest Group contact the American Pain Society, info@ampainsoc.org or call 847-375-4715.