Pain is the most common reason people seek medical help. It is a tremendous burden on society in terms of individual suffering, and social and economic costs.

Vision of the North American Pain School

The North American Pain School, or NAPS, brings together leading experts in the fields of pain research and management to provide a unique educational and networking experience for the next generation of basic science and clinical pain researchers. We offer opportunities for scientific education, professional development, and connections with peers in a setting far removed from the lab and steeped in the character and culture of Quebec.

Yearly programs will have a different theme and will bring together 30 trainees with six dynamic, internationally recognized pain investigators from around the world and NAPS permanent faculty for an intensive four-day workshop.

Trainees

Although NAPS will be open to trainees from all over the world, it will primarily serve graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and clinician-scientists based in the U.S. and Canada. The Executive Committee will make selections, based primarily on scientific merit and motivation, but with consideration for demographics and need as well.

Although NAPS is held in the French-Canadian province of Quebec, all activities will take place in English.

Pain is the most common reason people seek medical help. It is a tremendous burden on society in terms of individual suffering, and social and economic costs.