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 five-day workshop.

Trainees

Although NAPS is open to trainees from all around the world, it is based in North America and primarily targets graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and clinician-scientists in the U.S.A. and Canada. The Executive Committee makes selections based primarily on scientific merit and commitment, with consideration also given to equity and need.

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