Q&A Fellowship Series: Spine/ Musculoskeletal-Spine/ MSK Summer Series

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Video Summary

The video features pain fellowship program directors discussing various aspects of pain fellowship programs. Dr. Kirschner discusses the two official fellowships offered at the Hospital for Special Surgery, focusing on interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine. Dr. Standard explains the comprehensive clinical care offered at Pitt and the emphasis on value-driven care and transforming the healthcare system. Dr. Friedrich talks about the ACGME accredited Multidisciplinary Pain Fellowship at the University of Colorado, highlighting the three clinical tracks and focus on education and leadership. <br /><br />The panelists emphasize the importance of clinical rotations during residency for skill development and understanding complex patient cases. They recommend joining organizations like the North American Spine Society and the Spine Intervention Society for networking and learning from other experts. It is advised to seek exposure to spine, sports, and pain medicine during residency training, even if it requires using vacation days or elective time. <br /><br />The video also touches on the curriculum of pain fellowship programs, which often includes rotations in neurology, palliative care, and psychiatry. Accreditation by HGMA allows for performing certain procedures like epidurals and radiofrequency ablations, but it is not necessary in all locations and practice settings. <br /><br />The program directors provide advice for applicants, emphasizing the importance of finding a program that aligns with their interests and goals. Factors such as training experience, letters of recommendation, research, and personal characteristics are considered in the application process. They stress the need to be a good physiatrist and build a strong foundation in rehabilitation medicine. Differentiating oneself as a physiatrist and developing specific skills and expertise are also highlighted. The speakers stress the importance of completing the application before the deadline and applying early, as some programs have rolling admissions.<br /><br />Overall, the video provides valuable insights and advice for applicants considering pain fellowship programs.

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Originally recorded on 7/17/2023
Program directors from multiple fellowships present on what spine/msk fellowship medicine is and talking about their own program. Great opportunity to meet some program directors!

Featuring Jason Friedrich, Jonathan Kirschner, and Christopher Standaert

Keywords

pain fellowship programs

program directors

interventional spine

musculoskeletal medicine

clinical rotations

residency training

ACGME accredited Multidisciplinary Pain Fellowship

curriculum of pain fellowship programs

HGMA accreditation

application process