"Launch Control, We Have Liftoff! Expanding the Horizons of RAAPM"
James Kim, MD
Ashley Shilling, MD
On behalf of Dr. Steve Cohen, ASRA Pain Medicine leadership, and the 2027 Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine Meeting Planning Committee, we are pleased to invite you to Houston, Texas—Space City—as we launch into new discoveries, expand the boundaries of our field, and chart its course forward, May 13-15, 2027.
Our meeting, "Launch Control, We Have Liftoff! Expanding the Horizons of RAAPM", reflects both the remarkable evolution of our field and the vast possibilities that lie ahead. This year’s meeting is designed to challenge us to think differently, explore new frontiers, and consider how regional anesthesia can continue to expand its impact on modern medicine and improve our patients' care.
We have assembled an exciting program that combines provocative discussion, practical education, innovation, and opportunities to engage our ASRA Pain Medicine community. We will open the meeting with an interactive panel, “From Black Holes and Breakthroughs to Infinity and Beyond”, featuring nationally and internationally recognized experts debating the issues shaping our field. We will explore “Galaxies of Possibility: The Expansive Role of Regional Anesthesia in Modern Medicine”, examine how to take innovative programs “From Launch Pad to Liftoff”, and tackle the difficult cases in “Mission (Im)possible?”
We will navigate the experiences of the patient, surgeon, and anesthesiologist, showcase high-yield blocks through live demonstrations, explore the expanding universe of POCUS, and examine the “Cosmic Chemistry of Pharmacology in Regional and Acute Pain Management”. And, of course, we will end with a little turbulence: “May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor!”—a lively series of pro-con debates designed to challenge assumptions and spark conversation.
What makes this meeting distinctive is not simply the breadth of the science but the opportunity to experience it together. Diverse faculty, cutting-edge research, intimate Problem-Based Learning Sessions with leaders in the field, and a large selection of curated hands-on ultrasound workshops will provide opportunities to learn not only from experts, but from each other.
The most important part of any ASRA Pain Medicine meeting is the community. Regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine continue to evolve at an extraordinary pace, and none of us can navigate that universe alone. Gathering in Houston, Texas, will allow us to exchange ideas, forge new collaborations, reconnect with colleagues, and return home inspired to advance patient care. We hope you will join us as we explore new horizons of regional anesthesia and acute pain medicine.
The future is vast. The possibilities are limitless. We’ll see you among the stars!