Pain Medicine Fellowship

The Pain Medicine Fellowship at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences provides advanced multidisciplinary training in the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain. The program is designed for anesthesiologists seeking expertise in interventional pain procedures, comprehensive patient assessment, and evidence-based pain management strategies.

Fellows gain extensive clinical experience through specialized pain clinics and multidisciplinary care teams, managing a wide range of musculoskeletal, neuropathic, oncologic, and postoperative pain conditions. Training emphasizes patient-centered care, functional restoration, procedural skills, and academic development through clinical teaching and research activities.

Key Training Areas

Acute and chronic pain management

Interventional pain procedures

Cancer pain and palliative care

Neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain

Ultrasound- and fluoroscopy-guided techniques

Clinical research and medical education

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in academic medical centers, specialized pain clinics, multidisciplinary pain programs, and research institutions.

Program Type: 1.5 year Fellowship
Field: Pain Medicine
Training Environment: Specialized pain clinics and tertiary referral centers
Core Components: Interventional pain management, cancer pain, palliative care, multidisciplinary pain treatment, ultrasound-guided procedures, research
Career Pathways: Academic practice, pain management centers, multidisciplinary clinics, palliative care services, research and education