Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine & Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Eligibility: MD / DNB / DA (Anaesthesiology and Related Specialties)
Conducted At: Emphatic Pain Clinic
The Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine & Musculoskeletal Ultrasound is a comprehensive, hands-on training program designed for anesthesiologists and related specialists seeking advanced expertise in pain management. The fellowship emphasizes evidence-based clinical practice, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, and image-guided interventional procedures for acute and chronic pain conditions.
Participants will gain practical experience in patient assessment, ultrasound-guided interventions, fluoroscopy-guided procedures, and multidisciplinary pain management strategies under expert supervision.
Training Curriculum
Clinical Assessment
- Comprehensive history taking and pain assessment
- Focused physical examination for musculoskeletal and pain disorders
- Clinical reasoning and formulation of differential diagnoses
- Patient selection and optimization for interventional procedures
Interventional Pain Procedures
- Ultrasound-guided pain interventions
- Fluoroscopy-guided spine and peripheral joint procedures
- Advanced procedural techniques, tips, and tricks
- Needle guidance, safety protocols, and complication management
Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Ultrasound anatomy and sonoanatomy
- Dynamic musculoskeletal ultrasound examination
- Diagnostic ultrasound techniques for pain practice
- Image interpretation and reporting
Hands-on Training
- Live patient demonstrations
- Supervised procedural training
- Case discussions and clinical decision-making
- Practical workshops and procedural simulation
Curriculum Highlights
DR. WIQUAR
MBBS, DA, FIPM, CIPS
