Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
The Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Pain Medicine (Multidisciplinary) fellowship in Cleveland, OH is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
The University Hospitals / Case Western Reserve University Interventional Pain Medicine Fellowship (Division of Pain Medicine) offers five ACGME-accredited positions with a strong emphasis on didactics and interventional training, plus exposure to neurology, PM&R, psychiatry/psychology and anesthesiology. Fellows typically take part in 100 to 175 procedures a month, combining academic practice on the main campus with private-practice-style suburban sites, and all staff perform their own neuromodulation trials and permanent implants. An active research unit supports clinical and translational projects. Applications are through ERAS.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Procedure volume: fellows average 100 to 175 procedures a month; ask about the case mix and progression of autonomy.
- Interventions range from basic cases to intrathecal pumps and spinal cord stimulator implants; neuromodulation trials and implants are done by all staff, so emphasise neuromodulation interest.
- Blend of academic main-campus and suburban private-practice-style sites; note satellites are 20-25 minutes' drive from main campus.
- Multidisciplinary exposure to neurology, PM&R, psychiatry/psychology and anesthesiology; show you value this team model.
- Active clinical and translational research unit; bring research ideas and ask about protected time.
- Fellows read about cases the night before using a home-accessible electronic record, so expect preparation-driven training.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Geoffrey Nelson, MA (Program Administrator)
- Phone
- 216-286-8094
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Pain Medicine fellowship training
Pain Medicine is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Multidisciplinary. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in pain medicine typically last 1 year.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Pain Medicine fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Pain Medicine fellowship?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Pain Medicine fellowship training typically lasts 1 year; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Pain Medicine fellowship offer?
The directory records 5 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Pain Medicine fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.