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- 1000+ Pain Medicine practice questions
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- Earn up to 107 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™
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- Aligns with the ABA Pain Medicine exam blueprint
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Pain Medicine Lecture Agenda
Pain Medicine QBank Topics
| Pain Medicine QBank Topics |
|---|
| BACKGROUND CONCEPTS |
| Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology of Nociception |
| Development of Pain Systems |
| Research Methodology of Pain |
| Teamwork and Care Coordination |
| Legal and Regulatory Environment |
| ASSESSMENT OF PAIN |
| Clinical Pain Evaluation |
| Placebo and Pain |
| Functional Outcomes and Disability |
| Psychosocial and Cultural Aspects of Pain |
| Sex and Gender Issues in Pain |
| Imaging and Electrodiagnostic Evaluation |
| TREATMENT OF PAIN: PHARMACOTHERAPY |
| Opioids |
| Antipyretic Analgesics: Nonsteroidals, Acetaminophen, and Phenazone Derivatives |
| Antidepressants and Anticonvulsants |
| Other Analgesic Pharmacology |
| TREATMENT OF PAIN: PROCEDURAL |
| General Considerations: Procedural Treatment |
| Procedural: Other Analgesic Pharmacology |
| Procedural: Nonsurgical Stimulation Produced Analgesia |
| Procedural: Injections, Nerve Blocks, and Lesioning |
| Neuromodulation (Implanted Devices) |
| TREATMENT OF PAIN: PSYCHOLOGICAL, PHYSICAL, AND INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES |
| Neuroablative Pain Management |
| Regenerative Pain Medicine |
| Cognitive-Behavioral and Behavioral Interventions |
| Mental Health Treatment |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| Work Rehabilitation and Management of Return to Work |
| CLINICAL STATES |
| Complimentary and Integrative Therapies (CAM) |
| Taxonomy: Classification of Pain Syndromes |
| Chronic Widespread Pain Syndromes |
| Acute Pain, Pain due to Trauma, and Procedural Pain |
| Musculoskeletal Pain |
| Cancer Pain and Cancer-related Pain |
| Visceral Pain |
| Headache and Orofacial Pain |
| Neuropathic Pain |
| Special Cases |
Pain Medicine CME Accreditation
Intended Audience: Internists, Anesthesiologists, Neurologists
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate pharmacological, psychological, cognitive, and behavioral management of pain.
- Recall mechanisms of nociception.
- Differentiate pain in older adults, infants and children.
- Apply surgical pain management.
- Develop comprehensive management and treatment plans for patients.
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of PeerPoint Medical Education and American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies, LLC. The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement:
Online Course v4.1: Release Date May 23, 2025, Termination Date May 22, 2028:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 39 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Exam Builder, Release Date January 1, 2024, Termination Date December 31, 2026:
The PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 68 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners: For all your CE requirements for recertification, the ANCC will accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Physician Assistants: The NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Pain Medicine Board Exam Dates
Pain Medicine Certification Exam
2026 Registration: June 4, - July 30, 2026
2026 Late Registration: July 31, - August 14, 2026
2026 Exam: September 26, 2026
Pain Medicine Continuing Certification Longitudinal Assessment (MOCA Minute)
The Pain Medicine Continuing Certification Longitudinal Assessment, also known as the MOCA Minute, is a program designed to help physicians maintain their certification in Pain Medicine. The MOCA Minute is designed to keep your knowledge up-to-date and relevant, making it a more dynamic and continuous form of assessment compared to traditional exams.
To meet the ABMS Standards for Continuing Certification, the ABA MOCA program is transitioning from a 10-year cycle to a five-year cycle. Board-certified anesthesiologists certified before 2024 should meet the requirements of the 10-year cycle to remain in good standing. Physicians will enter the five-year cycle when their current 10-year cycle expires. All newly certified board-certified anesthesiologists will use the five-year cycle.
Learn More About the Pain Medicine Board Exams
Pain Medicine Board Exam Topics
| Percent of Exam | Pain Medicine Certification Exam Topics |
|---|---|
| 5% | Background Concepts |
| 5% | Assessment of Pain |
| 15% | Treatment of Pain: Pharmacotherapy |
| 15% | Treatment of Pain: Procedural |
| 10% | Treatment of Pain: Psychological, Physical, and Integrative Therapies |
| 1% | Taxonomy: Classification of Pain Syndromes |
| 1% | Chronic Widespread Pain Syndromes |
| 6.5% | Acute Pain, Pain due to Trauma, and Procedural Pain |
| 12.5% | Musculoskeletal Pain |
| 6% | Cancer Pain and Cancer-related Pain |
| 4% | Visceral Pain |
| 3% | Headache and Orofacial Pain |
| 8% | Neuropathic Pain |
| 8% | Special Cases |
Pain Medicine Board Prep Course
Pain Medicine Board Review Faculty
Remember, the American Board of Anesthesiology tests you on the entire breadth of your specialty, beyond what’s practical in your day-to-day. Let our knowledgeable faculty guide you through a comprehensive review that covers exactly what the Pain Medicine Exam Blueprint dictates.
High-Yield Pain Medicine Board Review ContentLASER-FOCUSED LECTURES: A comprehensive library of video lectures precisely aligns to the Pain Medicine Certification and Pain Medicine MOC exam blueprints, so you focus on all exam topics and keywords with no wasted effort. BOARD-EXPERIENCED FACULTY: Board-certified faculty are experienced in teaching Pain Medicine board exam preparation. Thus, every lecture is up to date, medically accurate, and entirely board-relevant. Pain Medicine STUDY GUIDE: The included PDF provides the complete course syllabus, hundreds of pages long. |
Board-Style Practice QuestionsCOMPREHENSIVE QUESTION BANK: 1000+ Pain Medicine multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are included. Each question carefully follows the ABA® Pain Medicine board exam content outline and format. REALISTIC TEST ENVIRONMENT: Prepare by taking practice tests in a format that’s just like the actual exam. THE “QBL” METHOD: “Question-Based Learning” ensures that your review is 100% relevant to the ABA Pain Medicine exam. This proven method works by embedding multiple-choice questions into course lectures. OPTIMIZED FOR LEARNING: Unlike other QBanks, The Pass Machine Pain Medicine practice questions include referenced explanations, so you learn the “how” and “why” behind every question. |
Study CommunityPEER COLLABORATION: A study community welcomes you. Ask and answer colleague questions, form study groups, and track your progress. Strength in numbers: Help and be helped, stay motivated, and get connected. All with The Pass Machine! |
Anytime, Anywhere AccessON-THE-GO CONVENIENCE: Fit your Pain Medicine board review around your busy schedule. Get 24/7 online access optimized for smartphone, tablet, and desktop. MOBILE APP: Includes phone app for downloading lectures for viewing when out of Wi-Fi or cellular reach. UNLIMITED REPEAT VIEWING: Watch lectures in any order, as many times as you need to, with unlimited access for up to 12 months. CME CREDITS: Earn 107 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ – 39 credits from reviewing lectures plus 68 credits from completing the included QBank multiple-choice questions. Your annual employer-provided educational funds may be used to cover the costs of this CME activity. |
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