Leadership Immersion Tract

Overview

Pacific Spine & Pain Society was developed to bridge the gap between spine surgery and pain medicine. Societies dedicated to spine care are generally derived from the specialties of their training which may not emphasize cross-disciplinary education and care.

The Leadership Immersion Tract (LIT), as an innovative two-year training initiative, is meticulously designed to cultivate a new breed of healthcare professionals. It is a pivotal step in our unwavering commitment to developing leaders who are thoroughly prepared to steer and reform the dynamic and intricate healthcare landscape.

Mission

The core mission of the Leadership Immersion Tract (LIT) program is to develop and nurture professionals who are poised to make a significant and positive impact on various facets of the healthcare industry.

Our focus is on shaping individuals who will not only influence but also transform the culture within healthcare settings, elevate the standards of patient care, innovate in clinical practice, and drive progressive changes in healthcare business models.

We are committed to fostering leaders equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding needed to navigate and lead in the complex and dynamic healthcare landscape.

Vision

The vision of the Leadership Immersion Tract (LIT) program is to empower early and mid-career professionals by equipping them with a comprehensive blend of knowledge, skills, tools, and frameworks. This empowerment is aimed at enhancing their abilities in career planning, development, and business administration, specifically tailored for the healthcare sector and related industries.

Our objective is to open a world of diverse career and academic opportunities, providing substantial exposure to a range of professional pathways. Furthermore, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes collaborative leadership, encouraging our participants to engage in and contribute to dynamic team-based initiatives, thereby cultivating a new generation of innovative and cooperative leaders in healthcare.

Schedule

Each month, a telemeeting is organized, featuring open discussions led by distinguished faculty members, providing an interactive platform for knowledge exchange and professional development. To ensure ongoing engagement and collaboration, regular communication is maintained through various social networks and digital communication tools, fostering a continuous and dynamic exchange of ideas and information.

Leadership Immersion Tract Co-Chairs

David W. Lee, MD

Co-Chair

Dr. Lee is a dual board certified in Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Dr. Lee is an active member in both PM&R and Pain societies, where he occupies Chair and Executive Board positions.

He continues to teach and present on a variety of spine and pain-related topics at the local, regional and national level. He reviews interventional spine and pain manuscripts for the journals of Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, Pain Medicine and PM&R.

Alan Bingtao Lin, MD

Co-Chair

Dr. Alan Bingtao Lin is a physician specializing in interventional pain management, sports medicine, and regenerative medicine, with over two decades of clinical experience. Since beginning his medical career in 1999, he has dedicated himself to helping patients—from everyday individuals to elite athletes—restore function, recover from injury, and achieve peak performance.

He has worked extensively with world-class athletes across the Olympic, Premier League, UFC, NBA, ATP, and PGA, and collaborates with leading institutions such as the UFC Performance Institute and the Titleist Performance Institute. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Lin serves as Medical Director for several facilities, where he develops advanced treatment protocols and oversees multidisciplinary teams.

Dr. Lin is also a leader in academic and professional development. As co-chair of the Leadership Immersion Tract (LIT) in the Pacific Spine & Pain Society, he mentors physicians in clinical innovation, healthcare leadership, and career development. His work through the Academic Writing Initiative and entrepreneurial ventures in AI-driven healthcare technology further reflects his commitment to advancing medicine and improving patient outcomes.

Current LIT Members

Alex Lopez, MD

Rosa Garcia, MD

Robin Mata, DO

Jonathan Paris, MD

Moshe Spatz, MD

Adelaide Viguri, DO

Roshan Santhosh, DO

Chris Radlicz, DO

Lee Nguyen, MD

Michael Chung, MD

Rahul Gunasekera, DO

Ahish Chitneni, DO

Christopher James, MD

Crystal Joseph, MD

David Gallacher, MD

Fei Cao, MD

Hye-Jin Clark, MD

Jessica West, MD

Brandon Kalasho, DO

Paulina Giacomelli, MD

Timothy Rushmer, MD

LIT Alumni

Vivek Babaria, DO

Harjot Bhandal, MD

Pratik Gandhi, DO

Seth M. Katzen, DO

Jake Measom, MD

Roya Moheimani, MD

Roger Yuh, MD

Lorenzo Diaz, DO

Benjamin Gill, DO, MBA

Johnson Ho, MD

Robert Lugo, DO

Laura Pasternack, MD

Tiffany Russ, DO

Daniel Wang, DO

Siyun (Sisi) Xie, MD

We're proud to announce VIVEX Biologics as a PSPS LIT Program Sponsor!