Through innovation, pain physicians have the potential to change the scope of medical care.

How can those who treat everyday conditions of their patients take an idea for a new device and bring it to patent, development and, ultimately, a place of its own on the market?

In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Bryan Marascalchi, MD, discuss how pain physicians can influence novel treatment methods by identifying needs, envisioning solutions and, developing a product that impacts the field at large.

Tune in to hear:

• Advice on securing patents and protecting yourself in the development of a new invention
• Strategies for positioning yourself as the expert and performing the research that will earn you the backing of your idea by your peers
• How to go through the proper channels and understand the established processes for success