
The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare
Episode 17 - The Power of APPs in Pain Medicine
In this episode of The Comeback Podcast, Alyssa Gomez, NP and Theresa “Tracey” Mallick-Searle, MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP, of Stanford Health Care Anesthesia, Adult Pain Medicine and President-Elect of PMAAPP, discuss the growing role of Advanced Practice Providers in pain medicine. They explore how APPs support access, collaboration, and comprehensive pain care while highlighting the importance of education, advocacy, and professional growth. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to the Comeback Podcast (00:01:01) - Meet Alyssa Gomez and Her Path into Pain Management (00:02:45) - Tracy Malik Searle's 30 Years at Stanford (00:05:10) - Defining Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) (00:06:58) - Educational Pathways for NPs and PAs (00:11:09) - How APPs Fit into Interdisciplinary Pain Care Teams (00:13:02) - What Patients Can Expect from an APP Visit (00:14:54) - The Value of Coordination and Rapport with APPs (00:17:00) - Tracy's Pilot Survey on APP Pain Education (00:20:51) - The Need for Lifelong Learning in Pain Management (00:22:09) - Founding PMAP: An APP Organization and Conference (00:26:11) - Experience at the PMAP Conference (00:27:06) - Primary Care APPs and the Reach of Pain Education (00:31:28) - Memorable Patient Stories: Alyssa's Reflection (00:34:12) - Memorable Patient Stories: Tracy's Reflection (00:38:43) - Onboarding and Training New APPs at Boomerang (00:43:07) - The Impact of Strong APP Support Systems (00:46:21) - Closing Thoughts and Where to Learn More (00:49:19) - Episode Wrap-Up and Sign-Off





