Pain Clinic

LOCATION: Pain Management Clinic, Morgantown, West Virginia
PRECEPTOR: Richard Vaglienti, M.D.
DURATION: 2 weeks minimum
OFFERED: Continuously
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 2 students
STATUS: Elective

Objective

The WVU Pain Medicine elective provides medical students with an opportunity to observe the evaluation and management of patients with acute and chronic pain in an outpatient clinical setting. Students will observe clinical encounters and pain management procedures while gaining exposure to the multidisciplinary approach to pain care.

***This is a Pain Medicine elective, not an Anesthesiology elective. Students will not participate in operating room activities or spend time in the OR with the Anesthesiology service.***

Methods to Achieve Objectives

The student will be an integral part of the care team. The student will evaluate patients by doing histories and physical examinations. The student will learn to prescribe pain medication, as well as adjuvant medication frequently used by the pain management practitioner. Advanced students who show interest may be allowed to perform some invasive procedures depending upon their interest and skill level. Students will have the opportunity to interact with nursing staff, psychologists, and physical therapists during the course of their rotation.

Examination Procedures and Evaluation Criteria

Daily observation.

Pre-Rotation Instructions

Contact Carolyn Gillispie, carolyn.gillispie@wvumedicine.org 2 weeks prior to the start of your rotation.