Center of Excellence in Pain Education

University of Washington (UW) was home to the world's first multidisciplinary pain clinic, which opened in 1961 and became a world model for pain assessment, pain management, and pain education. UW is a national leader in the education of primary and specialty health care providers and engages in cutting edge research to improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. UW is a National Institutes of Health Pain Consortium-designated Center of Excellence in Pain Education. Our mission is to provide competency-based interprofessional pain education to prepare health science trainees and providers to effectively understand, assess, and manage pain. This website aims to provide information on ongoing pain education activities at the UW and beyond. Navigate tabs above to find information on training opportunities, upcoming events, and pain management resources.