Certificate in Pain Science
The goal of this program is to give the non-clinicians didactic and evidence-based education in the field of pain medicine. 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.
The PMED Certificate is a 1-year program, with courses available in the fall and spring trimesters. To learn more please visit the Keck School of Medicine of USC Pain Medicine page.
Application Deadlines
Fall – July 15th
Spring – November 15th
Accreditations
We are accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the University Committee of Academic Review (UCAR). We are not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). We do not provide stipends nor is this a clinical training program.
Program Details
| Program Length* | 12 months (estimated) |
| Courses / Units | 8 Courses / 12 Units |
| Program Director | Steven H. Richeimer, MD |
| Rolling Admission | Fall, Spring |
| Prerequisites | BA / BS |
| Student Type | US / International |
| Program Type | Part-Time |
| Delivery Format | 100% online learning |
| Typical Week | 5-6 hours of video lectures and 5-6 hours of live, interactive video conferencing |
| Employment Impact | Able to work full-time with courses |
| In-Person Bootcamp | n/a |
| Capstone Project | n/a |
| Estimated Tuition* | $2244 unit |
*Following the approved program of study. Actual completion times vary depending on the length of time required to complete all of the program courses.
**Tuition adjusted annually
Certificate Curriculum
This program is part of an alliance between the Keck School of Medicine and the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. Pain Medicine Online degrees are suitable both for practicing health professionals and non-clinicians from a wide variety of fields, including physicians, dentists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, psychologists, pharmacists, business, public policy, law, social or natural sciences and more.
To learn more please visit the Keck School of Medicine of USC Pain Medicine page.
Online Courses
Fall Trimester
Spring Trimester
Ostrow Online for Professional Advancement
Want to try courses that apply toward our programs? At Ostrow, we have options available every semester for professionals looking to advance their career. If you’re interested, watch this faculty video and contact admissions today!