Keck School of Medicine of USC

Pain Medicine and Pain Science Programs

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Who are these programs aimed at?

Our joint programs between two prestigious USC schools, Keck School of Medicine of USC and Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, are suitable for practicing health professionals from a wide variety of fields, including physicians, dentists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, psychologists, pharmacists, and more. Our world renowned faculty are thrilled to provide a unique opportunity to practicing professionals to learn pain medicine. Our mission is to leverage our research and education to advance and share knowledge of pain medicine and treating pain.

Training & Education

We offer two one-year certificate programs: one in Pain Medicine and another in Pain Science. Both programs consist of seven courses. The Pain Medicine program is tailored for clinicians, while the Pain Science program is geared toward non-clinicians.

Online Certificate in Pain Medicine

Online Certificate in Pain Science

Message from the Chair

We believe that a strong educational background will enhance the practice of any clinician that deals with patients with pain

Steven H. Richeimer, MD,
Professor Of Clinical Anesthesiology and Psychiatry & the Behavioral Sciences

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Complete the form below for information on our graduate programs. Your journey towards a rewarding academic experience starts here!

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Start Your Application

Thank you for considering Keck School of Medicine of USC for your graduate education needs. This is an exciting step and we look forward to meeting you. To get started with your application, please email painmed@usc.edu. We will provide you with more information to help guide you through the application process.