PMP-01 - Setting Yourself Up for Success

Saturday, November 15, 2025

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT

Location: Lone Star Salon C

CE: 2.0

Moderator(s)

Amy Pearson, MD (she/her/hers)

Interventional Pain Physician
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Cudahy, Wisconsin, United States
Trent Emerick, MD, MBA

Associate Chief of Pain Medicine; Pain Medicine Fellowship Director
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Sayed Wahezi, MD (he/him/his)

Pain Management Physician
Montefiore Multidisciplinary Pain Program
New Rochelle, New York, United States
Gary Schwartz, MD FASA

Vice Chair of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Maimonides Medical Center/ AABP, LLP
Melville, New York, United States

Disclosure(s):

Ryan D'Souza, MD: No relevant disclosure to display

Identify effective strategies for job searching and evaluating potential practice opportunities in pain medicine and anesthesiology.
Examine key components of contract negotiation, including compensation structures, non-compete clauses, benefits, and when and how to seek professional guidance.
Outline a strategic approach for the final year of training, including networking, planning electives or rotations, and leveraging mentorship to prepare for a successful transition to independent practice.
Compare the advantages and challenges of academic, group, and solo private practice models, and articulate factors to consider when choosing a practice setting.
Develop a personalized action plan to navigate early-career decisions that align with long-term professional goals and personal values.

8:00 AM - 8:25 AM CT

Finding and Getting the (Almost) Perfect Job: Searching and Succeeding
Speaker: Amy Pearson, MD (she/her/hers) – Advocate Aurora Health Care
8:25 AM - 8:50 AM CT

Negotiating a Contract: What, How, and Who to Ask for Help
Speaker: Trent Emerick, MD, MBA – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
8:50 AM - 9:15 AM CT

Final Year of Training: Building Networks, Strategic Planning Including Rotations and Shadowing, and Increasing Awareness for Success in Practice
Speaker: Sayed E. Wahezi, MD (he/him/his) – Montefiore Multidisciplinary Pain Program
9:15 AM - 9:40 AM CT

Academic Vs. Group or Solo Private Practice - Pros and Cons and How to Choose
Speaker: Gary Schwartz, MD FASA – Maimonides Medical Center/ AABP, LLP