Q&A Fellowship Series: Pain Medicine-Pain Fellowship Summer Series

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In this video transcript, the experts discuss their experiences and insights into pain medicine fellowships. They emphasize the importance of having passion and integrity for the field and the need for well-rounded applicants. They address questions about the application process, including the number of publications required and the importance of having letters of recommendation from pain physicians. They also discuss the balance between anesthesia and PM&R in pain medicine fellowships and the need for insight in selecting patients for procedures. The experts mention that applications should not be submitted in December and recommend applying in January. They also highlight the importance of demonstrating interest in a program, such as attending society events and reaching out for research opportunities. The experts stress the need to understand that pain medicine is not just about procedures, but also requires a comprehensive approach to patient care. They mention that program directors are available to support fellows even after graduation and recommend seeking programs with strong alumni networks. The experts also address differences between PM&R and anesthesia-based programs, noting that the focus should be on the resources and opportunities available at each program. They conclude by emphasizing the importance of communication and self-learning in understanding and selecting the right pain medicine fellowship program.

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Originally recorded on 9/18/2023

This one hour panel-style discussion* includes a general introduction about the fellowship and the core components of the fellowship, followed by Q&A.

This session will dive into Pain Medicine

Featuring Lynn Kohan, MD Sayed Wahezi, MD Rene Przkora, MD, PhD, and Kiran Patel, MD

*This webinar is a collaboration between AAP and the Association of Pain Program Directors

Keywords

pain medicine fellowships

well-rounded applicants

application process

letters of recommendation

selecting patients for procedures

submitting applications in January

comprehensive approach to patient care

strong alumni networks

PM&R and anesthesia-based programs

selecting the right pain medicine fellowship program