Milton Cohen is a Specialist Pain Medicine Physician and Rheumatologist, serving as a Conjoint Professor at St Vincent’s Clinical School, UNSW Medicine at UNSW Australia in Sydney. He has significantly contributed to the development of pain medicine as an academic discipline, focusing on pain theory and practice, the rational use of pharmacotherapy for pain management, and the socio-political implications of persistent pain. His academic pursuits and publications span various aspects of pain management, examining the lived experiences of pain and its clinical implications. Cohen's research includes critical perspectives on chronic pain, emphasizing the integration of lived experiences into biomedical models, and he has authored numerous chapters and articles on these topics. His work is instrumental in shaping the understanding of pain management and its challenges in the clinical setting. Cohen's leadership in pain medicine continues to influence both policy and practice, reflecting his commitment to improving patient care and outcomes in this complex field.