Pain Medicine Fellowship
1-Year ACGME-Accredited Program | 4 Positions Annually | Start Date: August 1
Train in one of the most progressive pain medicine programs in the country. Our fellowship emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary environment—offering robust exposure to cancer pain, neuromodulation, behavioral therapies, and advanced interventional procedures.
Quick Facts
| Program Length | 1 year |
| Start Date | August 1 |
| Accreditation | ACGME |
| NRMP Participation | Yes |
| Positions Available | 4 |
| Applications Open (for 2026) | November 12, 2025, 9am ET |
| Eligibility | Completion of ACGME-accredited residency |
| Apply | Via ERAS (December Cycle) |
Program Overview
The Pain Medicine Fellowship at University of Utah Health provides advanced training in interdisciplinary and interventional pain management. Fellows gain experience in personalized, team-based care across three main training sites:
University of Utah Pain Management Center
~5 months of training
Tertiary referral clinic with physicians, psychologists, nurses, and PT's
Treatment includes:
- Medication management
- Infusion therapies (lidocaine, ketamine)
- Physical and behavioral therapy
- Image-guided procedures and neuromodulation
- Emphasis on team-based treatment planning
Huntsman Cancer Institute
~10 weeks on the Supportive Oncology Pain Service
Training in:
- Complex cancer pain
- Neurolytic procedures
- Kyphoplasty
- Intrathecal pump management
- Inpatient consults
VA Medical Center - Salt Lake City
~10 weeks on the Interventional Pain Service
Emphasis on advanced procedural training:
- Spine and peripheral injections
- Neuromodulation (trails and implants)
- Vertebral augmentation
- Basivertebral nerve ablation
Additional Training & Benefits
Fellows also gain focused experience in:
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – EMG, ultrasound-guided injections
- Pain Psychology – Observation of group therapy and 1:1 sessions
- Headache Medicine – 1-week rotation in U of U Headache Clinic
- Practice Management – 1-week with private practice physicians
- Research
Fellowship Benefits
- Insurance
- Educational Material Stipend
- Internet Reimbursement
- Educational Meeting Travel Stipend
- MacBook
- Anesthesia Toolbox
- iPhone
- ITE Support
Academic Development
Curriculum
Our structured educational curriculum includes protected time for formal learning.
Pain 101: 6-week introductory series (daily 1-hour lectures) covering pain fundamentals.
Pain 201: Weekly “flipped classroom” lectures featuring:
- Advanced pain topics
- Neuromodulation curriculum
- Communication series
- Journal club
Didactics
Friday mornings (2 hours), including:
- Grand Rounds
- Invited speakers
- Case conferences
- Multispecialty neuromodulation conference
Electives
Fellows choose 2 weeks of electives mid-year to tailor training to career goals.
Options include:
- Additional time at Pain Center, VA, or Huntsman
- Headache Clinic
- Palliative Medicine
- PM&R
- Addiction Medicine
How to Apply
Applicants must submit materials through ERAS. The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Required Documents:
- ERAS Application
- Personal Statement
- USMLE Transcript
- Medical School Transcript
- MSPE
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (1 from PD or Chair preferred)
Selected applicants will be invited for a virtual interview and generally take place between April-June.
Released via the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Application Timeline
- November 12, 2025 @ 9AM ET | Applications Open
- December 3, 2025 | Application Review Begins
- July 16, 2026 | NRMP Ranking Opens
- October 1, 2026 @ 12PM ET | Match Day
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