Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about the San Diego Pain Summit can be found here.

  • At this time (April 2023) indoor masking will not be required for Feb. 2024 but this policy may change.

  • Vaccinations were required to attend in 2022 but are not required for future events.

  • Several Corsi-Rosenthal box fans will be provided in the room for extra air purification.

  • The dinner party was outdoors in 2022 and 2023 and may be or may not be outdoors during future events.

  • You can either take credit for a later date or get access to participate in the live stream from your location.

General

  • The San Diego Pain Summit is a three day long event that consists of a Friday evening dinner party, and two or three days of conference lectures. All lectures and courses are designed to help clinicians learn current pain research and clinical applications.

    Participants can choose to attend all three days or just the two days.

  • This is a multidisciplinary event for physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, pain psychologists, chiropractors, manual therapists, patient advocates, and anyone interested in pain management.

  • The Dana On Mission Bay, 1710 W Mission Bay Dr,. San Diego, CA, 92109

    March 1-3, 2024

  • Casual to business casual

  • San Diego is famous for its mild Mediterranean desert climate. The state of California has the most micro-climates of anywhere in North America, so be prepared for as much as 10 degree temperature changes within as little as 10 miles.

    During the month of March, temperatures range from 50-70F or 10-21C. While the rest of the U.S. and Canada is thawing out or still under snow- the weather is great here!

    Since the temperatures can fluctuate in one day, dressing in layers is recommended. Winter is our "rainy" season, so bring a light rain jacket just in case. If it does rain, it's usually a light drizzle.

    Don’t forget your sunglasses and sunscreen as our sun can be unusually bright and the UV index can get high.

  • Yes. There is a attendee group and a group for hotel/ride share. These are private groups and participants must be registered before they can join either group.

Venue/Lodging

  • The Dana On Mission Bay, 1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109

  • Yes. Learn more about the venue’s accessibility here: https://www.thedana.com/accessibility

  • Yes. The special rates sell out quickly so it’s recommended to book your stay as soon as you can.

    $159/night (standard room)

    $15 daily resort fee (reg. $32/day)

    No parking fee (reg. $30/night)

    Visit this page for booking link and/or phone number: https://www.sandiegopainsummit.com/venue

  • Early March is a slow part of the month in San Diego for tourism, so lodging rates are lower than other times of the year.

    Check out AirBnB to view nearby rentals. Conference venue is in zip code: 92109.

    There are plenty of hostels: https://www.hostelworld.com/st/hostels/north-america/usa/san-diego/

Pre-Conference Workshops & Conference

  • The conference is Friday - Sunday. Friday consists highly engaging, interactive sessions.

    Saturday & Sunday talks are lecture format, with each talk followed by a Q&A session.

    Participants can choose to attend all three days or just the two days.

    Both options have been approved for CEU for physical therapists in the U.S.

  • Conference and dinner party are sold separately. The dinner party is $75

  • The 2015-2023 San Diego Pain Summit events did include pre-conference workshops.

    Pre-conference workshops are no longer a part of the San Diego Pain Summit.

Registration

  • No. All registrations must be made in advance, they are not accepted onsite.

  • Registration is online here: https://www.sandiegopainsummit.com/register

    On the registration page you will be able to which item you want to attend: dinner party, 3 day conference, and 2 day conference.

    Once you fill your cart and click the checkout tab, you will be required to complete a registration form before making payment.

  • Refund policies can be read here: https://www.sandiegopainsummit.com/policies

  • There are no longer pre-conference workshops.

    The three or two day (depending on which you’d like to attend) conference is held in a room that only seats 160 people.

Live Stream & Recordings

  • The term ‘live stream’ means that an event is recorded live in real time and streamed to viewers who are watching from a different location.

  • Live stream registration for 2024 is open here: https://www.sandiegopainsummit.com/live-stream

    Once you have registered, your email will be added to a list. Sometime in Feb. 2024, you will receive the link where you can access the live viewing.

    Remember! All times are in Pacific Standard Time, please check your time zone.

  • The live stream pkg allows viewers to participate in the conference in real time- chat with other viewers, participate in Q&A after each speaker

    The recordings are just recordings of the lectures, which are uploaded after the event is over.

  • Live stream approval for California Physical Therapy Association CEU’s are pending for 2024.

    Recordings are not approved for CEUs.

Dinner Party

  • The dinner party, March 1st, in the evening, is a casual meet and greet with speakers and other participants. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available.

  • Contact Rajam Roose here: https://www.sandiegopainsummit.com/contact

  • Yes. Dinner party seats are $75 each, number of guests can be chosen on the registration page: https://www.sandiegopainsummit.com/register

Discounts

  • Yes. Student discounts are available.

    Learn how to claim a student discount here: https://www.sandiegopainsummit.com/student

  • Yes. People who live with pain and/or their caretakers can access the live stream for $75. This does not include healthcare professionals, manual therapists, movement therapists, etc.

    Learn how to claim your discount here: https://www.sandiegopainsummit.com/student

Continuing Education & Certificates

  • The 2024 conference is pending approval by the California Physical Therapy Association for continuing education.

  • CEU approval is very expensive for educational organizations and, at this time, physical therapy CEU is the most affordable.

    If you are a member of another profession, contact your board to learn if they will accept a certificate submission from you for the event.

    San Diego Pain Summit meets the standards for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) requirement as a Professional Development Activity (PDU ID #20).

    After completion, you will receive a certificate of completion to submit to your board for approval.

  • Conference certificates are emailed out during the week after the conference is over.