International Pain and Spine Intervention Society

International Pain and Spine Intervention Society Leading the advancement of science and standards for Interventional Pain Medicine

Final chance for early career physicians to apply for IPSIS Washington, D.C. Annual Meeting travel grants, with up to $5...
04/23/2026

Final chance for early career physicians to apply for IPSIS Washington, D.C. Annual Meeting travel grants, with up to $500 plus complimentary registration. Apply today or share with colleagues. Don’t miss out. Join us this September at the Grand Hyatt Washington for the premier interventional pain meeting, and extend your experience with additional CME hands-on labs on September 26–27. IPSISmed.org/DC

04/22/2026

In the latest IPSIS "Ask the Experts" podcast and video, Michael Furman, MD, MS, is joined by Ramana K. Naidu, MD, and Drew Trainor, DO, MS for a discussion on spinal cord stimulation (SCS), covering patient selection, trial design, implantation, programming, and reducing complications. The full discussion is available on demand exclusively for IPSIS members. IPSISmed.org/Experts

Don’t miss the IPSIS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Then extend your experience with hands-on CME labs right after a...
04/20/2026

Don’t miss the IPSIS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Then extend your experience with hands-on CME labs right after at the host hotel, including Lumbar Bio-Skills, US-Guided Bio-Skills, and Neurostimulation. Early career members can apply for travel and hotel grants to attend and stay for these labs. Apply by April 30, 2026. IPSISmed.org/DC

Availability is narrowing to experience the program in full — the 24 April Lumbar Bio-Skills Lab has just one seat remai...
04/16/2026

Availability is narrowing to experience the program in full — the 24 April Lumbar Bio-Skills Lab has just one seat remaining, and Saturday night’s new Dine Around experiences, offering valuable time with faculty and peers, are filling fast. IPSISmed.org/Budapest

04/13/2026

In the wrap-up of Guest Case 17, Alexandra Adler, MD walks through this challenging case of upper extremity pain, highlighting the key clinical clues and decision-making that led to the final diagnosis. Dr. Timothy Maus adds perspective by breaking down this often overlooked syndrome, and Dr. John Carrino provides a focused review of brachial plexus MRI and its role in evaluation. See the full video at IPSISmed.org/GuestCase17.

The IPSIS Case Review Community goes beyond testing knowledge — it helps refine it, with 150+ subject-indexed cases and opportunities for member discussion. Have a case to share? Email membership@IPSISmed.org to get started.

Register today and explore the newly released IPSIS Washington, D.C. Annual Meeting agenda, featuring key learning oppor...
04/10/2026

Register today and explore the newly released IPSIS Washington, D.C. Annual Meeting agenda, featuring key learning opportunities and practice-enhancing insights. Early-career members are also invited to apply for travel grants by April 30, 2026. IPSISmed.org/DC

Join Drs. Michael B. Furman, David S. Levi, and Joshua H. Levin for a live Q&A on epidural steroid injections. Explore s...
04/09/2026

Join Drs. Michael B. Furman, David S. Levi, and Joshua H. Levin for a live Q&A on epidural steroid injections. Explore strategies for patient selection, technique, and risk management — while getting your toughest clinical questions answered in real time. Ask the Experts live webinars and podcasts are an exclusive IPSIS member benefit, giving physicians direct access to expert insights and answers. IPSISmed.org/Experts

The IPSIS Research Spotlight reviews a trial where microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) injections reduced pain vs. sal...
04/08/2026

The IPSIS Research Spotlight reviews a trial where microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) injections reduced pain vs. saline but showed no clear advantage over corticosteroids. IPSIS members can access an expert summary and critical appraisal from Sean Fox, MD, and Carsen Cash, MD — breaking down what clinicians should (and shouldn’t) take from these findings. IPSISmed.org/news/725017

IPSIS has united multiple medical societies to call on Medicare contractors First Coast Service Options and Novitas to c...
04/06/2026

IPSIS has united multiple medical societies to call on Medicare contractors First Coast Service Options and Novitas to correct proposed policies that misclassify ultrasound guidance for trigger point injections (TPIs) as investigational — despite its role in improving patient safety and procedural accuracy.
IPSISmed.org/News/724867

Next week, join Michael Furman, MD, MS (Fellowship Director, OSS Health), Ramana K. Naidu, MD (Medical Director, MarinHe...
04/01/2026

Next week, join Michael Furman, MD, MS (Fellowship Director, OSS Health), Ramana K. Naidu, MD (Medical Director, MarinHealth Medical Center), and Drew Trainor, DO, MS (Owner, Denver Spine and Pain Institute) for a live discussion on the full continuum of SCS care — from patient selection and trial optimization to implantation, programming, and long-term outcomes. Get practical strategies to reduce revisions and manage complications. IPSISmed.org/Experts

03/31/2026

Each year, IPSIS convenes a select group of the world’s leading interventional pain physicians for its premier international gathering—the IPSIS European Congress. Complementing the Congress, IPSIS delivers its signature, evidence-based hands-on training.

In Budapest, join Course Director Michiel Schepers, MD (Delden, Netherlands), alongside Amir Houshangi, MD (Limburg, Netherlands), Javier De Andrés Ares, MD, PhD (Madrid, Spain), and Ajeeth Baburajan, MD (London, United Kingdom) for a premier Bio-Skills Lab focused on evidence-based lumbar procedures, emphasizing precision, safety, and clinical decision-making.

Take your place among the top—only three lumbar seats and one advanced cervical seat remain. IPSISmed.org/Budapest

IPSIS Calgary is filling fast. Our first Alberta Lumbar training is already sold out (wait list available), with only a ...
03/25/2026

IPSIS Calgary is filling fast. Our first Alberta Lumbar training is already sold out (wait list available), with only a few seats remaining in the Advanced Cervical and Radiofrequency Bio-Skills Labs. Register by April 4 to save US$400. If you’ve been considering this one, now’s the time to secure your spot. IPSISmed.org/Labs

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