Dr. Tina Doshi
Program Co-Chair
Dr. Ariana Nelson
Program Co-Chair
"Making Waves"
On behalf of the ASRA Pain Medicine 2026 Fall Meeting Program Committee, we are excited to invite you to the 25th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, taking place November 5-7, 2026, in beautiful Tampa, FL, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street and Marriott Tampa Water Street.
Our 2026 meeting theme, Making Waves: Turning the Tide in Pain Medicine, builds on the momentum of recent years. Following the spirit of Let’s Go and The Whole Clinic, this year’s meeting looks ahead, challenging us to envision and shape the future of our specialty during a time of rapid advancements in science, technology, and clinical practice.
Making Waves is about people and ideas that create impact. Throughout the meeting, we will highlight pioneers, innovators, master educators, and advocates who are pushing the boundaries in pain medicine. We will explore new evidence, emerging technologies, and evolving treatment paradigms while addressing the real-world barriers that often stand between scientific discovery and evidence-based care. Just as importantly, we aim to equip attendees with practical strategies to effect change within their own practices, institutions, and communities.
Featuring high-quality, unbiased educational content delivered by an outstanding and diverse faculty, the meeting provides opportunities to make waves:
- Track emerging trends and paradigm shifts in pain medicine in one of the plenary sessions, covering topics like cannabinoids, neuromodulation, novel analgesics, and new information about old drugs.
- Refresh yourself on the basics or learn the nuances of the latest advanced procedures in an interactive workshop, such as ultrasound-guided procedures, spinal cord stimulation, basivertebral nerve ablation, sacroiliac joint fusion, minimally invasive lumbar discectomy, and more.
- Engage with experts in a problem-based learning discussion on how to approach challenging scenarios in pain medicine, including opioid management, integrative medicine, legal cases, and negotiation.
- Learn from master educators in the Educational Excellence program, featuring sessions on mentoring, skills for educators, and developing the next generation of leaders in pain medicine.
- Optimize your practice with the Practice Management Portfolio, featuring sessions on billing and reimbursement, building a team, and professional development.
- Watch an ASRA Pain Medicine Debate, where key opinion leaders in pain medicine will face off to offer opposing viewpoints on some of our biggest issues facing our specialty
- Connect with mentors, colleagues, and other professionals at the Networking Reception, Special Interest Group meetings, and the Saturday Night Celebration.
Tampa provides an ideal setting for learning and connection. An eminently walkable city, it invites you to enjoy your surroundings from the moment you arrive. Start your day with a waterfront stroll steps away from the hotel at the Tampa Riverwalk, heading north along the river to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Enjoy the green space and the skyline on your way to the Tampa Museum of Art.
When you’re ready to eat, turn back south along the Riverwalk toward Sparkman Wharf, an easy walk from the hotel and a perfect spot for a casual lunch, coffee, or evening bite, complete with live music and open-air seating while you reconnect with colleagues or meet up with new ones.
If you wish to explore further, the beaches of nearby St. Petersburg are often considered among the most beautiful in the world. The vibrant Ybor dining and shopping district offers a rich Cuban history and a taste of the Caribbean. No matter how you choose to spend your free time, you’ll be ending each day with spectacular waterfront views.
We are honored to serve as your 2026 Meeting Co-Chairs, and we look forward to learning, collaborating, and Making Waves together. See you in Tampa!
— Tina Doshi, MD, MHS, and Ariana Nelson, MD, MEHP
#ASRAFALL26 Program Chairs