Pain Management

Catalog description

Students will participate in both inpatient chronic pain management. Each student is assigned daily to an individual fellow or attending physician who supervises the student's active involvement. This course emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach appropriate for the individual patient. The effect of pharmacotherapy, interventional procedures, physical therapy, and psychological therapy is stressed. Students will observe and assist in various interventional procedures and inpatient consults. Students will also attend the weekly pain conference. The course is offered throughout the year. If more than 1 absence is anticipated, the elective should be re-scheduled. Location: Duke Inpatient Pain Service Office, 3200 Hall, Duke North Tower, Duke University Hospital. Arrive first day of rotation @8:00 a.m. Students with questions may contact: Dr. Lance Roy ([email protected]) or they may contact Dr. Grace McCarthy at [email protected] or Elliah Reyes, [email protected]. Contact Ms. Reyes 1 week before the start of the selective if you have not received introductory email. Credit: 1. Enrollment: max 1. Lance Roy, MD