Fellowship in Pain Medicine
Duration: 1 Year(s)
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Pain Medicine
Overview
The Pain Medicine Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is an ACGME‑accredited postgraduate training program designed to develop competent specialists in complex pain management. Over twelve months, fellows gain experience in evaluating chronic and acute pain conditions across adult and pediatric populations. Training includes in‑depth instruction in interventional procedures (e.g., neuraxial injections, nerve blocks, neuromodulation techniques, and injections), pharmacologic therapy, and multidisciplinary care coordination with radiology, neurosurgery, oncology, physical medicine, and rehabilitation. Fellows participate in a structured didactic curriculum, journal clubs, and clinical research projects. The program emphasizes clinical excellence, professional communication, and scholarly development to prepare graduates for independent practice in academic or private pain medicine settings. Fellows rotate through multiple clinical sites including the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, and VA Medical Center, gaining broad exposure to diverse pain disorders.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
-
Stipend (INR):
Yes – stipend and salary provided (2025‑2026 example: PGY5 salary approx. $74,837 plus a departmental stipend of $10,000).
Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
Not provided institutionally (housing is the fellow’s responsibility; local living support resources may be available).
Eligibility
- Must hold an MD or DO degree.
- Successful completion of an ACGME‑accredited residency training program.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Oklahoma.
- Board‑eligible or certified in primary specialty.
- ERAS application submitted with required documents.
Minimum Education
MD Physical Medicine & RehabilitationMD PsychiatryMD AnesthesiologyMD Neurology
Admission Process:
- Prepare and compile application materials (CV/resume, personal statement, letters of recommendation, residency training records).
- Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) within the specified application period.
- Ensure eligibility for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) match for fellowship positions.
- Submit medical license documentation and specialty training verification.
- If selected, participate in interviews with the program faculty.
- Await match results through NRMP.
- Upon matching, complete onboarding requirements (state medical license, credentialing, hospital paperwork).
- Commence fellowship training on the designated start date (typically August 1).
