Koshy Mathew, PharmD, MBA, BCSCP

Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management (DAAPM) AAPM - American Academy of Pain Management May 2016 The American Academy of Pain Management (the Academy) was founded in 1988 to provideeducation and information to all clinicians who practice pain management. The mission of the American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM) is to improve the lives of people with Pain by advancing a person centered, integrative model of pain care through evidence-guided education, credentialing, and advocacy.The Academy defines Integrative Pain Management (IPM) as a model of care that: is… Show more The American Academy of Pain Management (the Academy) was founded in 1988 to provideeducation and information to all clinicians who practice pain management. The mission of the American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM) is to improve the lives of people with Pain by advancing a person centered, integrative model of pain care through evidence-guided education, credentialing, and advocacy.The Academy defines Integrative Pain Management (IPM) as a model of care that: is patient-centered; considers the whole person; encourages healthful lifestyle changes as part of the first line of treatment to restore wellness; is evidence-based and brings together all appropriate therapeutic approaches and clinicians to reduce pain and achieve optimal health and healing; and, encourages a team approach. Show less