Fellowship in Pain Medicine

1. Completion of an appropriate ACGME-accredited residency in Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, or Neurology
2. Must meet the University of Colorado Anschutz requirements for fellowship training
3. Applicants must provide the required board examination scores — USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 or COMLEX Levels I, II, and III
4. International Medical Graduates must satisfy the applicable U.S. medical training and institutional eligibility requirements

The Pain Medicine Fellowship is a one-year ACGME-accredited multidisciplinary fellowship offering Adult PM&R, Adult Anesthesiology, and Pediatric Pain Medicine tracks. The program provides comprehensive training in the evaluation and management of acute, chronic, and complex pain, with hands-on experience in fluoroscopy- and ultrasound-guided procedures, medication management, and therapeutic exercise. Fellows work with specialists from PM&R, anesthesiology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pain psychology, palliative care, physical therapy, and other disciplines. The program also offers extensive opportunities for clinical and database research, and graduates are eligible for subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine.

1. Apply through ERAS
2. Applications open December 1 each year
3. Submit the application by the March 1 deadline
4. Upload the required CV
5. Upload a photograph
6. Submit the Medical School Transcript
7. Submit 3 Letters of Recommendation
8. Submit a Personal Statement
9. Submit USMLE Step 1, 2, and 3 or COMLEX Level I, II, and III scores
10. Applications are reviewed beginning in early spring
11. Selected applicants proceed through the program's interview and selection process