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Tag: FIPP certification

  • The Importance of Joining WIP

    The Importance of Joining WIP

    [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1517939115140{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Published on August 16, 2019

    Dr. Kris Vissers talks about the World Institute of Pain and its mission to educate pain physicians all over the world. He explains the benefits of becoming a Fellow and also gives special thanks to the many important physicians who founded WIP.

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  • The Benefits of WIP

    The Benefits of WIP

    [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1517939115140{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Published on Oct 31, 2018

    Dr. Mert Akbas discusses his experience of becoming FIPP certified and being a member of the World Institute of Pain (WIP). He describes WIP as a “family”, which allows the sharing of knowledge and techniques much more passion driven.

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  • Ultrasound Certification

    Ultrasound Certification

    [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1517939115140{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Published on May 2, 2017

    Dr. Gofeld explains how the two certifications, FIPP and CIPS, differ, and why a well-rounded pain physician should obtain both certifications. He discusses the importance of being proficient in the use of both fluoroscopy and ultrasound for any successful practice. He mentions the types of procedures for which each diagnostic modality is better suited. Dr. Gofeld also encourages those physicians interested in taking the CIPS examination to take at least two CIPS preparation workshops before hand, to ensure complete competency for the CIPS exam.

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  • CAIDBA and WIP

    CAIDBA and WIP

    [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1517939115140{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Published on April 11, 2017

    Dr. Carlos discusses his participation in the Centro de Atención Integral del Dolor Foundation (CAIDBA) in Argentina. The CAIDBA Foundation helps to provide free treatment for those who cannot afford procedures and do not have health insurance. In addition, Dr. Carlos explains how both the CAIDBA Foundation and WIP provide financial assistance for pain physicians wanting to become FIPP certified. He further discusses other ways in which CAIDBA is helping to better the education of pain physicians.

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  • Importance of Certifications

    Importance of Certifications

    [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1517939115140{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Published on March 24, 2017

    Dr. Flores discusses the importance of taking the highly respected FIPP and CIPS certification exams in South America. He explains on how taking these exams through the World Institute of Pain (WIP) allows pain physicians from all over the area to better his or her skills, and how this translates to safer and more effective treatment of patients. He also explains that through WIP and these certifications, each physician is better equipped, and even eager, to share this knowledge with other colleagues.

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  • The FIPP Exam

    The FIPP Exam

    [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1517939115140{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Published on February 28, 2017

    Dr. Steegers speaks on the importance of becoming FIPP certified. She explains how the FIPP exam offers a high level of education for pain physicians that is becoming more standardized. This allows for an increase in both patient safety and procedure efficacy.

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  • WIP and the importance of being FIPP certified

    WIP and the importance of being FIPP certified

    [vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1517939115140{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fbfbfb !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Published on March 9, 2017

    Dr. Fox explains how the FIPP certification is the pinnacle of a well-trained interventional pain physician, as the tile of FIPP holds the highest standard for the pain physician. He praises the World Organization of Pain (WIP) as a “unique” organization, as it allows physicians to exchange ideas world-wide while also allowing physicians to achieve a certification (FIPP) with such high credibility in pain management.

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