Education and Certification in Pain Intervention

Monique Steegers, MD, PhD, FIPP

Dr. Monique Steegers presents an overview of educational courses and certification in interventional pain procedures. Dr. Steegers explains that WIP is a forerunner in the field of pain medicine. WIP’s mission is to further the advancement and standardization of interventional pain management practices aimed at heightening the standards of care for patients. Dr. Steegers also mentions that education is an ongoing process, that the pain management field is constantly evolving, and that quality of care improves with continuing education. She describes medical training and certification requirements. Additionally, she provides an overview of the FIPP and CIPS examinations that help improve patient outcomes and safety.