THE WIP MISSION
THE WIP MISSION. WIP provides pain medicine educational resources, specialized hands-on training and workshops, related conferences and seminars, exchange of clinicians, and is an international community of experts in the field. Expand your accolades with the FIPP|CIPS Board of Examination certification. Did you know you can prepare for the CIPS exam at the upcoming Pain […]
Meet GABOR B. RACZ, M.D., DABPM, FIPP, DABIPP, our Program Director at the upcoming Pain 2021 Conference and Workshop
Meet GABOR B. RACZ, M.D., DABPM, FIPP, DABIPP, our Program Director at the upcoming Pain 2021 Conference and Workshop. Founder and Past President, World Institute of Pain Founder and First President of Texas Pain Society Director Emeritus, ASIPP Professor and Chairman Emeritus Department of Anesthesiology Co-Director Pain Center Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – […]
Attend Live Patient Procedures at the Virtual Pain 2021 Gabor Racz Advanced Interventional Pain Conference and Workshop
Did you know….? You can attend live patient procedures at the virtual Pain 2021 Gabor Racz Advanced Interventional Pain Conference and Workshop? Visit the website to see the procedures: View Procedures View Procedures
25th Annual Gabor Racz Advanced Interventional Pain Conference and Workshops

We are very excited to announce that after having to cancel our conference last year, we are back with a virtual meeting to reconnect with colleagues, to brainstorm, and to learn about the latest in neuromodulation, regenerative medicine and more. The meeting is held Friday – Sunday, August 20th-22nd, 2021. Don’t miss out, register now: […]
Dr Peter Staats Featured in Business Wire
Dr. Peter Staats was recently featured in Business Wire. In the article, linked below, Dr. Staats discusses both clinical and holistic methodologies that help reduce chronic pain in patients. He also reminds us of the common stigmas that negatively impact emotional well-being and how that can enhance pain perception and impair recovery. By encouraging physicians […]
Condolences to WIP President Peter Staats after the passing of his father Prof. Arthur Staats

Professor Arthur Staats had many great achievements and was well recognized by peers, friends, family and his community. Professor Staats will be sadly missed. His passing has been featured in many well-known news sources, such as The Washington Post and New York Times.
WIP Welcomes New Members of the Executive Board

Dear Colleagues and Friends of WIP, In recognition of the new term of the WIP Executive Board, which runs from 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2023, the new executive board is as follows: Peter Staats, President Dominic Hegarty, President-Elect Miles Day, Honorary Treasurer Mert Akbas, Honorary Secretary Adnan Al-Kaisy, Chair of Board of Sections […]
4th Interventional Pain Istanbul Symposium and Hands on Cadaver Workshop
The WIP Turkish Registered Section in Istanbul, Turkey welcomes you to the 4th Interventional Pain Istanbul Pain Symposium and Cadaver Workshop, endorsed by the World Institute of Pain. The cadaver workshop and simulation will will feature hands-on experience and include all important interventional procedures for chronic pain. This event will be globally broadcast live. For […]
Why Become A Member?
Here at WIP, we look to educate and train personal of member pain centers by including local hands-on training, international seminars, and exchange of clinicians. Throughout these training and global networking opportunities we are establishing connections to help broaden our protocols for pain management. We even provide access to training and study resources for the […]
Dr. Peter S. Staats of National Spine and Pain Centers featured in Authority Magazine
WIP president, Dr. Peter S. Staats, has been interviewed by and featured in Authority Magazine: “Getting An Upgrade; How Anyone Can Build Habits For Optimal Wellness, Performance, & Focus”. Read Full Article Read Full Article