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Electives for International Students
Electives for International Students
MONTREAL GENERAL HOSPITAL | |||
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Supervisor | Dr. Yoram Shir | Telephone | (514) 934-8222 |
Coordinator |
Rebecca Binik |
Telephone | (514) 934-8050 |
Fax | (514) 934-8096 | ||
rebecca.binik [at] mcgill.ca |
The student will be integrated into the interdisciplinary team of the Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit and will gain experience in the multidisciplinary management of chronic pain.
During their rotation students will receive clinical exposure and instruction in the following domains
Appreciation of the complex, multi-dimensional nature of chronic pain
How to develop interpersonal and communication skills in the setting of complex chronic pain diseases
How to function in a multidisciplinary team setting
How to evaluate patients with chronic pain
Basics of non-invasive and invasive pain therapies, including non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches and invasive intervention
In addition to their active participation in the Unit’s clinical activities students will also attend all regular clinical rounds, staff meetings, Journal Club and education sessions.