Training future researchers in clinical pain management
University of Michigan (UM) HEAL Initiative National K12 Clinical Pain Career Development Program (UM-HCPDP)
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 type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-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
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, David a — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Williams, David a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.