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The International Association for the Study of Pain

Interest in Pediatric Pain Medicine: A Survey of Pediatric Residents -TU21

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Pain Medicine gets limited attention in pediatric residency training, and the pool of formally trained pediatric pain physicians is limited. There are only 57 pediatric chronic pain programs in the US, and access to care is limited in many locations. Our previous studies have demonstrated that a major barrier to pediatric pain care is a lack of centers and trained clinicians. A survey was designed by a working group of expert Pain Medicine clinicians to examine pediatric residents’ exposure to and capability in Pain Medicine during their training as well as their interest in a career in Pediatric Pain Medicine. Pediatric resident exposure to and capability in Pain Medicine is variable. Results indicate an encouraging amount of interest in further pain medicine training. Qualitative data will be presented that will offer insight into the needs of prospective trainees regarding education and career-related information to better decide if a career in pain medicine is right for them. These results help to establish the groundwork for a direct pathway for pediatrician involvement in Pediatric Pain Medicine and can help guide the development of training tracks for pediatric residents with an interest in pain management. 

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Division Head, Pain & Palliative Medicine Francine L. and Robert B. Goldfarb-William T. Zempsky, MD, Endowed Chair for Pain and Palliative Medicine Associate Chair for Research, Department of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine William Zempsky - Connecticut Children's (Connecticut, United States)

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