Fellowship in Pain Medicine

1. Successful completion of a core residency program before fellowship start
2. Eligibility for ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine fellowship training
3. Must achieve and maintain satisfactory clinical performance during training
4. Selection and appointment are made by the UCSF Fellowship Selection Committee

The Pain Medicine Fellowship at UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco is an ACGME-accredited, one-year multidisciplinary training program that provides advanced education in the evaluation and management of acute and chronic pain conditions. The fellowship offers comprehensive clinical training after completion of a core residency, with fellows gaining experience across diverse care settings and working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. The program emphasizes integration of different approaches to pain management, including clinical care pathways that span inpatient and outpatient treatment, along with exposure to education, research, and patient-centered care strategies. It is designed to prepare physicians for specialized practice and leadership in pain medicine, equipping them with the skills required for high-quality, evidence-based pain management.