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Advance Your Career in Budapest: Apply for FIPP and CIPS Certification Before the July 12 Deadline

Marketing graphic for the 29th Annual Gabor Racz Advanced Interventional Pain Conference featuring certification exam information.

For interventional pain physicians worldwide, the Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP) and Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist (CIPS) certifications represent the gold standard of clinical excellence and patient safety. We are pleased to announce that candidates can sit for these prestigious examinations during the 29th Annual Gabor Racz Advanced Interventional Pain Conference and Workshops in […]

Advance Your Expertise in São Paulo: The 2026 WIP Brazil Workshop & FIPP/CIPS Exams

The World Institute of Pain (WIP) is heading to the vibrant city of São Paulo, Brazil, for a landmark educational event you won’t want to miss. Whether you are looking to refine your interventional techniques or achieve prestigious international certification, the 2026 WIP Annual Workshop and FIPP/CIPS Exam is the gold standard for professional growth […]

2026 WIP World Congress – Destination: Mexico City

13th World Congress of the World Institute of Pain in Mexico City

For the first time in the history of the WIP World Congress, we are travelling to Mexico City to host the 2026 Congress. Our distinguished local organizing committee, led by the renowned Dr. Ricardo Plancarte, is working tirelessly to ensure that every moment of your time in Mexico City exceeds expectations. Dr. Plancarte and his […]

2025 Examination Schedule Updates

The WIP Board of Examination regrets to announce that a variety of confounding factors will prevent us from organizing FIPP and CIPS Examinations in Campinas, Brazil in 2025.  We know people had begin to make plans to participate in the examinations at that location, and we share your disappointment.  We hope to be able to […]

World Institute of Pain 2025: Join the Integrated Workshop, FIPP & CIPS Exams in Orlando

World Institute of Pain 2025: Join the Integrated Workshop, FIPP & CIPS Exams in Orlando

The World Institute of Pain (WIP) is set to host its Annual Course from March 14 to 16, 2025, at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This event offers a comprehensive educational experience for physicians specializing in interventional pain management. Event Highlights: Review Courses and Hands-On Workshops: Attendees can participate in preparatory courses […]