Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Are you passionate about advancing pediatric pain medicine education? Would you like to help shape the content of SPPM’s national meeting while deepening your involvement with the Society? Do you aspire to Chair a meeting?
The SPPM Education Committee invites applications for Program Shadows to support the planning of the SPPM 14th Annual Meeting in 2027.
We would like to select one anesthesiologist and one non-anesthesiologist (pediatrician, psychologist, nurse, physical therapist, etc.) to serve as program shadows.
The Program Shadows work closely with the Meeting Program Chair, Co-Chair, and Education Committee Chair, to develop outstanding educational content and gain valuable insight into national meeting planning.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Able to participate in Zoom planning meetings and maintain regular email communication with the planning team.
- A current SPPM member in good standing (trainee members are not eligible).
- Have demonstrated prior involvement in SPPM activities, such as – Speaker/Moderator, Workshop faculty, Round Table or PBLD moderator, Committee or Special Interest Group (SIG) membership
- Receive approval from your department leadership to participate (due to time commitments involved).
How to Apply
Submit the following materials to Jenny Patterson at [email protected] by Thursday, April 30, 2026:
- A one-page statement describing your interest in the Program Shadow role and relevant experience or service within SPPM (or other organizations)
- Your current CV
Additional Notes
- If not selected this cycle, your materials may be retained for future consideration.
- Please share this opportunity with colleagues who might be interested in contributing to SPPM’s mission.
For questions, contact Kim Battle at [email protected].