Why Join the Eastern Pain Association (EPA)?
Joining the Eastern Pain Association (EPA) connects you to a vibrant, multidisciplinary community dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of pain disorders. Our members include physicians, nurses, basic scientists, pharmacists, clinical researchers, psychologists, and therapists, all working together to improve care and outcomes.
Members of the EPA benefit in many ways:
· Support of continued professional development through access to multidisciplinary continuing educational programs
· Opportunities for networking with other pain professionals
· Discounted fees for all EPA-sponsored educational opportunities
· Become a part of a Legacy that shapes the future of pain management
Membership Options (Updated 2026)
REGULAR
Faculty / Regular: Membership + Annual Meeting — $399
Includes 2026 membership, meeting registration with breakfast, lunch and break, and CME.
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STUDENT
Trainee Presenter (accepted abstract or poster): Membership + Meeting — $30
Includes 2026 membership, meeting registration with meals, and ePoster presentation. For residents, fellows, and students with an accepted submission.
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STUDENT
Fellows / Residents / Students / Nurses: Membership + Meeting — $45
Includes 2026 membership, meeting registration with meals, and ePoster submission eligibility.
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REGULAR
Faculty Speaker: Complimentary Meeting + Discounted Membership — $125
Complimentary meeting registration. Membership dues discounted to half the regular rate through 2026.
REGULAR
Faculty / Regular member: Membership Only, not attending this year — $250
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REGULAR
Partner Society (NYSPS) reciprocal rate — $45
Meeting registration with reciprocal membership benefits.​
SUSTAINING
Lifetime membership for Regular Members — $1,499
Never pay dues again. Includes 2026 meeting registration and all member benefits for life.​
LIFE
Lifetime membership — Free
Applicants who have attained the age of 65 years and have been a Regular or former Sustaining Member for at least fifteen (15) years. Requires written application and approval by the Membership Committee.
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