Interventional Pain Medicine. For Physicians. Together for a better quality of life.

Your professional home for pain medicine

SSIPM is the leading professional society for interventional pain medicine in Switzerland. We combine highly specialized expertise, quality assurance, and a strong focus on continuing education.

As a scientific authority and clinically oriented professional platform, we set standards in patient care and medical education.

25

Years of experience

475

Members

8

Courses per year
(by SSIPM)

10

Countries networked

From continuing education to qualification

Continuing education that advances pain medicine

High-quality programs for the next generation of pain specialists – structured, practice-oriented, and interdisciplinary.

Medical team discussing with a patient in pain medicine

Continuing & further education for every career stage

SSIPM offers physicians a structured continuing and further education program in interventional pain medicine – from recognized courses and continuing education credits to qualifications, training centers, and funding programs.

Interdisciplinary Specialization (IDSP)

The Interdisciplinary Diploma in Pain Medicine is the core program of SSIPM. It confirms a sound, standardized education in interventional pain medicine at the highest level.

SSIPM IDSP

Take part in the
SSIPM Register

Systematically document treatment courses and contribute to quality assurance and the further development of interventional pain medicine in Switzerland.

Go to the SSIPM Register
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Courses, Congresses, and Appointments

Upcoming Continuing Education

The next courses, workshops, and congresses for physicians in interventional pain medicine.

107. Bern Anaesthesia Symposium

In the highly dynamic development of our specialty and that of our surgical and interventional partners, evidence-based medicine is becoming increasingly important. With the Bern Anaesthesia Symposia, the University Clinic for Anaesthesiology and Pain Therapy aims to provide colleagues from surrounding clinics, as well as across Switzerland, with an overview of the latest global developments.
9. September 2026
Inselspital Bern
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4th Cantonal Pain Day

Multimodal treatment approaches are absolutely central to modern pain medicine. This is also clearly evident in patients with “joint pain” that actually has nothing to do with the joint itself …
10. September 2026
Graubünden Cantonal Hospital, Kreuzspital location, Pain Center
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Pain Dialogue Thurgau 2026 - Current Pain Medicine

Our specialists from the Center for Pain Medicine Thurgau and selected external experts will present current research findings and practical insights that will enrich your professional practice.
24. September 2026
Spital Thurgau AG - Psychiatrische Dienste Thurgau, Saal GZ
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