At Nura Pain Clinics, we believe in the importance of education for patients, caregivers and medical professionals. Check out the programs we are currently offering.
Patient Education Webinars
On-Demand Webinars
Pain Management without Surgery: Advanced Treatment Options for Chronic Back Pain
Virtual patient educational program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics.
Recorded on: October 3, 2023
Presented by: Cody Foster, MD
Location: Virtual
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand the different types of back conditions.
- Understand who is a candidate for minimally invasive back procedures.
- Understand treatment alternatives to spinal fusion and supporting clinical evidence.
Provider Conferences and Continuing Education
Upcoming Events
Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis: Beyond the Basics
Virtual CME program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics & the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Date: Wednesday, May 15, from 6-7:00 PM CST
Presented by: Erin Bettendorf, MD (Nura Pain Clinics) & Andrew Cozaad, PA-C (TRIA Orthopedics)
Location: Webinar
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand clinical diagnosis, testing methods, evaluation, and screening patients for osteoporosis.
- Understand treatment options to prevent further degeneration and to correct underlying conditions that cause bone demineralization.
- Understand interventional treatments available to patients who experience vertebral breaks due to osteoporosis.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates these activities for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Registration open until May 15.
TMJ Dysfunction, Head and Face Pain: Essential Tools and Techniques
Virtual CME program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics & the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Date: Wednesday, September 18, from 6-7:00 PM CST
Presented by: Cody Foster, MD (Nura Pain Clinics) & Jim Fricton, DDS, MS (University of Minnesota)
Location: Webinar
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand the mechanics, functions, and complexities of TMJ.
- Understand the causes and treatments of trigeminal neuralgia and atypical facial pain.
- Understand the current advanced interventional options for head and face pain.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates these activities for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Registration open until September 18.
Integrating Care for Chronic Pain and Addiction
Virtual CME program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics & the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Date: Wednesday, November 6, from 6-7:00 PM CST
Presented by: David Schultz, MD (Nura Pain Clinics) & Alta DeRoo (Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation)
Location: Webinar
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand the pathophysiology of chronic pain and substance abuse disorder.
- Understand how addiction and chronic pain interact.
- Best practices for treating patients with complex chronic pain and substance use disorder.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates these activities for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Registration open until November 8.
On-Demand Webinars
Comprehensive Management of Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Virtual CME program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics & the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Recorded on: February 28, 2024
Presented by: David Schultz, MD (Nura Pain Clinics)
Location: Webinar
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand the complicated process of diagnosis and often misdiagnosis of CRPS.
- Understand the modalities of a comprehensive model to manage patients diagnosed with CRPS.
- Understand advanced last-line options for complex cases of CRPS.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates these activities for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available until February 2027.
Management of Chronic Headache Pain
Virtual CME program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics & the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Recorded On: November 8, 2023
Presented by: David Schultz, MD
Location: Virtual
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand the difference between intractable migraines and extracranial head pain.
- Understand efficient and effective strategies to diagnose the root cause of headache pain.
- Understand interventional and implantable treatment options available for treating chronic headache pain.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates these activities for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available until February 2027.
Minimally Invasive Alternatives to Spinal Fusion
Virtual CME program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics & the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Recorded on: September 20, 2023
Presented by: R. Scott Stayner, MD, PhD
Location: Virtual
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand which patients are appropriate candidates for minimally invasive back procedures.
- Understand the various types of treatment alternatives to spinal fusion and supporting clinical evidence.
- Understand how a discography procedure may lead to new intradiscal treatments.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates these activities for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available until February 2027.
Partnering with Purpose – Integrating Care for Chronic Pain and Addiction
Virtual CME program sponsored by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Nura Pain Clinics &
the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Recorded on: May 23, 2023
Presented by: David Schultz, MD
Location: Virtual
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to understand:
- The pathophysiology of chronic pain.
- The pathophysiology of substance use disorder.
- How addiction and chronic pain interact.
- Best practices for treating patients with complex chronic pain and substance use disorder.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates these activities for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available until February 2027.
Management and Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy
Virtual CME program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics & the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Recorded on: May 10, 2023
Presented by: Cody Foster, MD
Location: Virtual
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand neuropathic pain and the types of peripheral neuropathy.
- Understand efficient and effective strategies to diagnose peripheral neuropathy.
- Understand how to manage the pain symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathy through different treatment approaches.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates these activities for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available until February 2027.
Intrathecal Infusion for Targeted Drug Delivery
Virtual CME program sponsored by PainCast
Recorded on: March 18, 2023, at the 2023 ASIPP Annual Conference
Presented by: David Schultz, MD
Location: Virtual
Dr. David Schultz provides an insightful overview of targeted drug delivery (TDD) via intrathecal infusion at the 2023 ASIPP Conference. Covering the history of neural stimulation and spinal opioids, he discusses medication delivery to the spine. Dr. Schultz emphasizes patient selection for TDD, compares it with neurostimulation, and explores its advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, he reviews TDD systems from Medtronic and Flownix, along with considerations for trialing and potential surgical implant complications.
Chronic Pain 101: Opioid Sparing Strategies for Effective Pain Management
Virtual CME program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics & the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Recorded on: February 22, 2023
Presented by: R. Scott Stayner, MD, PhD
Location: Virtual
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand the components of an effective multidisciplinary pain management program.
- Understand the benefits of each modality and how they work together to drive better outcomes.
- Understand the scientific evidence surrounding non-opioid methods for pain management.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates these activities for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available until February 2027.
Multidisciplinary Approach to Chronic Pelvic Pain Management
Virtual CME program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics & the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Recorded on: November 9, 2022
Presented by: David Schultz, MD & Erin Bettendorf, MD
Location: Virtual
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify underlying factors that commonly contribute to chronic pelvic pain.
- Understand how to improve outcomes by managing chronic pelvic pain using a collaborative, patient-centered approach.
- Understand interventional and implantable treatment options available for treating refractory pelvic pain.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates these activities for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available until February 2027.
Beyond Oral and Transdermal Opioids: Exploring Effective Alternatives for Managing Cancer Pain
Virtual CME program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics & the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Recorded on: September 28, 2022
Presented by: David Schultz, MD
Location: Virtual
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Understand the scope of cancer pain and the barriers to adequate pain management.
- Understand the efficacy of a multidisciplinary approach to address cancer pain.
- Understand the evidence-basis for interventional and implantable options available for treating cancer pain.
The Minnesota Medical Association designates these activities for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Available until February 2027.