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Study Pain and Pain Management at Otago

    Pain is the most common reason for people to see a health professional.

    It is a main feature of many health conditions, and the impact of pain on people’s lives is broad and invasive. If you have ever wondered why pain is so complex, or how to help people manage their pain more effectively, the postgraduate programme in pain and pain management will provide a good foundation of practice for you.

    Pain and Pain Management at Otago

    Who is the programme intended for?

    Allied health and medical professionals involved in the care, rehabilitation and management of people experiencing pain problems, such as psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, podiatrists, chiropractors and osteopaths.

    What do our recent students say?

    “Through my studies I gained deeper understanding of all aspects of pain and pain management. The interdisciplinary approach of the programme was incredible for cross pollination of ideas, and the tutors all brought a wealth of knowledge from their own experiences.”

    – Dr Liz Edmonds
    Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Pain and Pain Management)
    Specialist Anaesthetist

    Requirements

    PAIN papers

    Papers for "PAIN" not found.

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    Contact us

    Postgraduate Programmes Administrator
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Medicine
    University of Otago, Christchurch
    Email msmandpainstudies.uoc@otago.ac.nz
    Website otago.ac.nz/christchurch/departments/orthomsm/postgraduate/

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