Training future researchers in clinical pain management

University of Michigan (UM) HEAL Initiative National K12 Clinical Pain Career Development Program (UM-HCPDP)

NIH-funded research University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11045860

The University of Michigan is starting a program to help new doctors and researchers learn how to study and treat pain better, so they can improve care for patients like you.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Ann Arbor, United States)
Project IDNIH-11045860 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

The University of Michigan HEAL Initiative National K12 Clinical Pain Career Development Program aims to train early career clinician-scientists to become the next generation of clinical pain researchers. This program offers a multidisciplinary environment with access to diverse patient partners and expert faculty. Participants will receive mentoring, educational opportunities in pain research methods, and resources to enhance their career development. The program also includes remote access to specialized training in pain management and scientific methods.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are early career clinician-scientists interested in advancing their research skills in clinical pain management.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in clinical research or do not have an interest in pursuing a career in pain research may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of chronic pain conditions.

How similar studies have performed: Other training programs for clinician-scientists have shown success in developing expertise in specialized medical fields, indicating a positive outlook for this initiative.

Where this research is happening

Ann Arbor, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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