MULT 709D Multidisciplinary Pain

Credits: 4
The purpose of the Multidisciplinary Pain Medicine elective is for students to gain experience and proficiency in the multidisciplinary care of patients with acute and chronic pain syndromes. Students will participate in the diagnosis and treatment of nociceptive, neuropathic, and cancer pain. Students will see patients primarily in the OHSU Comprehensive Pain Center, where they will work with anesthesiologists, neurologists, psychiatrists, acupuncturists, physical therapists, and addictionologists. Students will learn the pathophysiology of pain, multimodal treatment approaches, and addiction risk / mitigation strategies.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit