Background Opioid use disorder and overdose have reached unprecedented levels in many
countries across the globe, including the United States, and pain is one of the most common
reasons American adults seek healthcare. To address the interrelated public health crises of
opioid use disorder and chronic pain, it is vital that clinicians practicing in diverse roles and
settings possess the ability and knowledge to effectively manage pain, responsibly prescribe
and monitor opioid analgesics, educate patients about harm reduction techniques, and treat …