The Montefiore Einstein Multidisciplinary Pain Fellowship is the largest ACGME accredited PMR Pain program in the country. Our mission is to improve function and decrease pain for our patients through responsible pharmacological mindedness, sound clinical judgment, exceptional science and the integration of the newest and most advanced interventional techniques.

Our fellows get early operative experience and quickly develop autonomy in the evaluation and management of patients. We are one of the highest-volume spinal cord stimulation (SCS) programs in the nation. Fellows have the opportunity to perform a large number of image-guided procedures, and are trained in percutaneous surgery techniques such as minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD), percutaneous disc decompression and kyphoplasty.

The Montefiore Multidisciplinary Pain Medicine Fellowship is a 12-month, ACGME-accredited program and one of the largest Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)-based Pain Medicine fellowships in the country. Our program offers a robust, evidence-based curriculum designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in Pain Medicine through a unique blend of clinical excellence, academic rigor, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The fellowship is primarily based at the Montefiore Hutchinson Campus, providing fellows with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse patient population within one of the busiest healthcare systems in New York City. Fellows benefit from comprehensive didactic training—including basic science, translational research, multidisciplinary pain conferences, and weekly board preparation—while gaining extensive hands-on experience in the latest interventional procedures. The program is deeply committed to academic scholarship, with active involvement in clinical trials and research. In addition, fellows receive education in the business and administrative aspects of pain medicine, promoting a well-rounded foundation for future practice. With a mission rooted in improving function and reducing pain through responsible and compassionate care, Montefiore continues to attract top candidates nationally and remains a leader in Pain Medicine training.

Representing one of the top 10 largest medical and surgical training programs in the country, Montefiore Health System and our Albert Einstein College of Medicine provide postgraduate clinical training to more than 1,400 residents and fellows per year. Clinicians across Montefiore Einstein’s numerous educational programs actively mentor and cultivate a new generation of healthcare leaders. 

Our mission to improve access and quality of care for our diverse community draws residents and fellows from top medical, dental and PA schools from around the world. We develop and expand programs designed to advance teamwork, communication and decision-making, and our progressive focus on comprehensive care provides an ideal training ground for our residents and fellows.

To make the process of working and training at Montefiore Einstein more seamless, we offer a variety of services for our house staff, physician assistants and interns, including assistance with credentialing and orientation, institutional resources, visas, contracts, HR documents, payroll, notary services and specialty training and certifications. 

Sayed Emal Wahezi, MD, Director of our Pain Medicine Fellowship, offers prospective fellows a look at the program’s Pain Floor, and highlights the equipment and facilities available to fellows while training.