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
Upcoming Events
Pain Management without Surgery: Advanced Treatment Options for Chronic Back Pain
Date: Tuesday, October 3, from 12:00-12:30 pm CST or 4:30-5:00 pm CST
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
Minimally Invasive Alternatives to Spinal Fusion
Virtual CME program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics & the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Date: Wednesday, September 20 from 6:00-7:00 pm CST
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.
Management of Chronic Headache Pain
Virtual CME program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics & the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Date: Wednesday, November 8 from 6:00-7:00 pm CST
Presented by: David Schultz, MD & Taylor Kehoe, PA-C
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.
On-Demand Webinars
Beyond Oral and Transdermal Opioids: Exploring Effective Alternatives for Managing Cancer Pain
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 September 2023.
Multidisciplinary Approach to Chronic Pelvic Pain Management
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 November 2023.
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: Wednesday, February 22 from 6:00-7:00 pm
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 2024.
Management and Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy
Virtual CME program sponsored by Nura Pain Clinics & the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Recorded on: Wednesday, May 10 from 6:00-7:00 pm
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 May 2024.
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: Tuesday, May 23 from 12:00-1:15 pm
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 May 2024.