From Acute to Chronic: Managing Pain Across the Spectrum with a Fellowship in Pain Medicine

Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-lasting (chronic). A fellowship in pain medicine teaches how to manage both effectively—offering immediate relief and long-term strategies.

Acute pain from surgery or injury often needs fast action—nerve blocks, medications, or procedures. Chronic pain, like that from arthritis or migraines, needs a multi-level approach: therapy, counseling, and sometimes surgery.

This virtued education ensures that fellows know the difference and act accordingly. For example, a fellow might use a nerve block for acute shoulder pain but recommend physiotherapy and CBT for chronic lower back issues.

Completing a fellowship in pain medicine means being ready for every patient scenario, from ER to long-term rehab.

The program’s virtued design—case studies, mentorship, and hands-on exposure—gives graduates deep confidence to treat pain, no matter how it presents.