Fellowship in Pain Management

1. Completion of an accredited residency training program in a relevant specialty
2. Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Arizona before program start
3. Board-eligible or board-certified physician in the respective specialty
4. Strong interest in interventional pain medicine and spine care
5. Meet hospital credentialing and institutional requirements

The Fellowship in Pain Management at The CORE Institute is a specialized clinical training program designed to develop expertise in interventional spine and pain medicine. The program provides exposure to a high-volume clinical environment where fellows work alongside experienced physicians specializing in pain and spine care. Fellows gain hands-on training in advanced minimally invasive procedures used to treat chronic musculoskeletal and spinal pain conditions. The curriculum includes comprehensive experience in epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, nerve blocks, and neuromodulation techniques such as spinal cord stimulation. In addition to procedural training, fellows learn medication management, diagnostic evaluation, and multidisciplinary approaches to pain treatment. Clinical training occurs within a large integrated orthopedic practice that offers collaboration with spine surgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and pain experts. The fellowship also includes academic activities such as case discussions, clinical education sessions, and research opportunities. Overall, the program prepares physicians for specialized careers in interventional pain management and spine care.