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Educational Opportunities

IASP has gathered information from a variety of sources on programs offered for continuing education in pain. These may be fellowships, degree programs, distance learning programs, web-based training, etc. This list is provided as a service and does not imply IASP endorsement of any of the degree programs or courses listed.

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Pre and Postdoctoral Traineeships in Pain and Associated Symptoms Research at University of Iowa. This NIH T32-funded traineeship supports nurses to develop or extend knowledge and skills in research on pain and its associated symptoms. Postdocs begin Aug 2013 (deadline March 1, 2013). Predocs must apply to UI Nursing PhD program (deadline November 15, 2013 for 2014-2015). Fellowship USA www.nursing.uiowa.edu/research/ONR/Pain_T32.htm
The Ronald Melzack Fellowship in Pain Research, the Catherine Bushnell Fellowship in Pain Research, and the Alan Edwards Fellowship in Clinical Pain Research all support full-time research that will be conducted at the Alan Edwards Centre for Research on Pain (AECRP) at McGill University, the Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit (AEPMU) at McGill University Health Centre's Montreal General Hospital, or another Quebec Institution. Qualifying applicants will have completed a PhD, MD, or comparable degree and have an interest in a full-time position conducting basic or clinical research in chronic pain. The Fellowships have stipends commensurate with experience. Applicants must obtain an agreement for sponsorship from a full member of the AECRP. Consult the website for a list of researchers and research themes. Funding is for one year with a second year contingent on mutual satisfaction. Should ethics approval be required, an application must be submitted within 3 months of the start date. Please contact the AECRP for full application details. Proposals are to be sent to The Louise and Alan Edwards Foundation at l.e.edwardsfoundation@bellnet.ca. Fellowship Canada www.painresearchcentre.mcgill.ca
The Louise & Alan Edwards Fellowship in Pediatric Pain Research of $50,000 for post-doctoral students is intended to support a full-time trainee pursuing studies related to pain in infants and children. The scope of research areas is broad and includes basic topics and clinical topics. Qualifying applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent 3rd cycle degree (i.e., medical specialist diploma) and be within 5 years from the date that degree was awarded at the time of application. The applicants must be enrolled or accepted into a post-doctoral program full-time within the Pain in Child Health (PICH) training grant program, and be accepted to be supervised by an independent investigator in PICH. Research can be conducted at any PICH-affiliated research centre located in Canada. Please contact The Foundation at l.e.edwardsfoundation@bellnet.ca for full application details. Proposals are to be sent to Dr. Celeste Johnston at ccelestejohnston@gmail.com. Fellowship Canada www.painresearchcentre.mcgill.ca
The Edwards PhD Studentships in Pain Research support full-time research conducted at the Alan Edwards Centre for Research on Pain (AECRP) at McGill University. Qualifying applicants must have an interest in conducting basic or clinical research in chronic pain. Applicants must be students already accepted in a PhD program at McGill University. Studentship stipends are for $20,000 per year. Funding is for two years, with a third year contingent upon mutual agreement. Applicants must obtain an agreement for sponsorship from a full member of the AECRP. Consult the website for a list of researchers, research themes, and further details for the PhD Studentship Program. Studentship Canada www.painresearchcentre.mcgill.ca
The University of Alberta offers a 24-month Master's degree program beginning each September in Dentistry (MSc) with a focus on TMD/Orofacial Pain. The program offers a multidisciplinary component involving physical therapy, medicine, sleep medicine, nutrition, psychology, pharmacotherapy, and various dental disciplines. Clinical expertise is supplemented by on and off campus rotations to observe and learn other approaches to pain management. Degree Canada www.dent.ualberta.ca
The Tufts University School of Medicine's innovative Master of Science in Pain Research, Education and Policy (MS-PREP) and Certificate (C-PREP) programs offer an unmatched opportunity to study with seasoned multidisciplinary instructors alongside a diverse student body within a faculty of public health. The program addresses topics including the ethical and sociocultural aspects of pain, palliative and end of life care, public policy, legislative issues, health communication, research and epidemiologic methods, advocacy, clinical issues, and neuroanatomy and neurochemistry. Degree/
Certificate
USA www.tufts.edu
Established by The Mayday Fund 2004, the Mayday Pain & Society Fellowship: A Media and Policy Initiative trains physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, scientists, and legal scholars in the pain management community to go beyond their own professional pursuits to become players in the pain field, and ultimately have real impact on the lives of people in pain. Fellowship USA www.maydayfellows.org
The European Pain School, held annually during the summer in Siena, Italy, provides interdisciplinary training to younger scientists with the aim of stimulating pain research and ultimately improving prevention and treatment of chronic pain. Training
Course
Italy www.europeanpainschool.eu
The University of Santo Tomas offers a two-year postgraduate degree course in Pain Management leading to the degree of Master of Medicine in Pain Management, with the option of entry/exit at the level of Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and Masters. All the course subjects, both core and elective, are taught in distance mode and are completed entirely online. Degree
(Online)
Philippines painmed.ust.edu.ph
The University of Alberta Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine offers a graduate level certificate program aimed at providing advanced education in collaborative pain managment for health care professionals. This Certificate provides an opportunity for interdisciplinary groups to address many of the issues related to pain. Certificate Canada www.ualberta.ca
The Université de Sherbrooke offers an annual 15-credit training program in pain management. Classes are offered on the University's main campus and at other locations by videoconference and webcast. CME Canada www.usherbrooke.ca
CMEList.com is a resource which lists thousands of activities offering AMA-approved continuing medical education credits. Many of these activities are centered around pain management. CME USA www.cmelist.com
The Pain Management Centre at Singapore General Hospital offers a limited number of one-year fellowship positions. Fellows will have exposure to inpatient and outpatient management of patients with chronic cancer and non-cancer pain. Medical, psychological, and interventional treatment of various pain conditions will be incorporated into the training programme. Fellowship Singapore www.sgh.com.sg
The Dalhousie Department of Anesthesia seeks exceptional fellowship candidates to join their growing and dynamic team. 12-month fellowships offer advanced clinical training, teaching and research, and are structured to meet fellow's individual aspirations. Successful candidates will practice, teach and research at the QEII Health Sciences Centre and/or the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. Fellowship Canada www.dal.ca
The Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation offers a 12-month Pain Anesthesia Fellowship at McMaster University. Services directly available in the Program: Psychology, Nursing, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Psychiatry, Exercise Physiology, and Vocational Rehabilitation, Ethics. Ongoing research studies in acute and chronic pain. Fellowship Canada www.mcmaster.ca
Clinical anesthesiology fellowships at the University of Ottawa include Regional Anesthesia, Perioperative Medicine, Obstetric Anesthesia, Chronic Pain Management, Thoracic and Vascular Anesthesia including TEE training, and Pediatric Anesthesia. There is protected time for research. Fellowship Canada www.ottawa-anesthesia.org