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IM/Pain Medicine Hands-On Inpatient/Outpatient Rotation in San Diego, California

Location
San Diego, CA 92123
Specialty
Internal Medicine, Pain Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
Clinical Exposure
Combined Inpatient/Outpatient, Hands-On Outpatient, Inpatient
Price
$2000 / 4 Weeks
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Attending Introduction

Double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Chronic Pain. Their career includes a residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and a fellowship in Chronic Pain Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, recognized by the American Academy of Pain Medicine. Their approach to pain management is holistic, addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of pain.

Their comprehensive treatment methods include interventional spine and orthopedic procedures, minimally invasive surgery, and targeted medication strategies. Specializes in treating conditions such as neck pain, headaches, lower back pain, and joint and nerve pain.

Rotation Description

During your Pain Medicine clinical rotation with FMG Portal, you will gain specialized training in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic pain conditions.

Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.

Here’s a detailed overview of what you should expect to learn. Please note that all rotations will have variations of patients and may not include the entirety of the following:

Comprehensive Pain Assessment: 

  • Pain Evaluation: Learning to conduct thorough assessments of patients’ pain complaints, including pain history, location, intensity, quality, aggravating and alleviating factors, and impact on daily functioning.

  • Physical Examination: Developing skills in performing focused physical examinations relevant to pain syndromes, including neurological assessments and musculoskeletal evaluations.

Multimodal Pain Management:

  • Pharmacotherapy: Understanding the pharmacological management of pain, including the use of non-opioid analgesics, opioids, adjuvant medications (such as antidepressants and anticonvulsants), and the principles of opioid stewardship.

  • Interventional Procedures: Exposure to various interventional pain management techniques, such as nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and joint injections.

  • Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation: Recognizing the role of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other rehabilitative modalities in pain management and functional restoration.

Patient-Centered Care:

  • Shared Decision-Making: Emphasizing the importance of involving patients in treatment decisions, setting realistic goals, and addressing patient preferences and concerns.

  • Cultural Competence: Recognizing the influence of cultural beliefs, values, and practices on pain perception and management, and delivering culturally sensitive care.
By the end of your Internal Medicine outpatient rotation, you should be well-equipped with the foundational skills needed for managing a diverse patient population in an ambulatory setting, with a strong emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient-centered communication.

Typical Activities/Procedures

Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI)
Facet Joint Injections
Trigger Point Injections
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Sympathetic Nerve Blocks
Intrathecal Pump Implants
Joint Injections
Botox Injections
Regenerative Medicine Procedures
Ultrasound-Guided Injections
Medication Management
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Techniques
Behavioral and Psychological Interventions
Patient Education and Counseling

Patient Appointments:

Conducting initial and follow-up appointments, managing acute and chronic conditions, and performing routine health maintenance.

Administrative Duties:
Completing patient charts and managing referrals and follow-ups.

Letter of Recommendation

LORs are on the hospital letterhead.

Location & Schedule

*Exact address provided once signed up.
*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.

Mo 9AM - 5:00PM
Tu 9AM - 5:00PM
We 9AM - 5:00PM
Th 9AM - 5:00PM
Fr 9AM - 5:00PM
Sa Closed
Su Closed