Interdisciplinary Specialization (IDSP)
The Interdisciplinary Diploma in Pain Medicine is the core program of the SSIPM. It confirms sound, standardized training in interventional pain medicine at the highest level.
Interdisciplinary Specialization SSIPM
With the SSIPM Interdisciplinary Specialization in Interventional Pain Management (IDSP SSIPM), physicians from various disciplines can document that they have acquired in-depth knowledge of interventional pain management through targeted postgraduate and continuing education.
The purpose of the program is to define the requirements for obtaining an interdisciplinary specialization using a uniform concept for the various disciplines – thereby ensuring the quality and safety of interventional pain therapies in the area of the spine, spinal roots, and sympathetic ganglia.
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Initial Application
Applications for the IDSP SSIPM can only be submitted according to the 2023 Continuing Education Program since January 2026. Please submit the completed form with the required documents.
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AFTER 5 YEARS
Recertification
The IDSP SSIPM is granted for a limited period of 5 years. For recertification, 40 SSIPM credits and at least 250 interventions must be demonstrated.
To recertification
CURRICULUM
Continuing education program
The modular SSIPM curriculum imparts all competencies for interventional pain medicine – from the basics to specialized techniques.
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Continuing education program
Modular curriculum of the SSIPM
The SSIPM continuing education program has a modular structure and comprises a total of 12 training days in four course blocks. It provides a structured approach to all competencies for interventional pain medicine – from physiological and diagnostic basics to spinal and peripheral procedures and neuromodulation.
The courses are led by experienced pain specialists, are limited to a maximum of 20 participants, and combine theory with hands-on training on anatomical models. The completed modules can be credited toward the IDSP-SSIPM.
Requirements include a federally recognized specialist title (Anesthesiology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, or Neurology, etc.), at least two years of clinical experience, SSIPM membership, and current BLS/ALS certification.
Interdisciplinary Commission
The Interdisciplinary Commission is responsible for assessing new applications as well as applications for recertification of SSIPM interdisciplinary specialization titles. It is composed of one delegate from each of the following specialist societies:
- Anesthesiology
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
- Neurology
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Rheumatology
Dr. med. Angela Hähnsen
Chair of the Interdisciplinary Commission
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Systematically document treatment courses and contribute to quality assurance and the further development of interventional pain medicine in Switzerland.
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