Advancing Pain Medicine: Workshop at AIIMS Mangalagiri
Advancing Pain Medicine Education: AIIMS Mangalagiri Hosts a Successful CME & Workshop on March 1-2
AIIMS Mangalagiri recently hosted a two-day educational workshop on March 1-2, bringing together pain specialists from across India. This event, initiated by Dr. Samarjit Dey (Additional Professor & In-Charge, Pain Clinic) and supported by Dr. Krishna H M (HOD, Anesthesia & Pain Medicine) and Dr. A Santa Singh (Director, AIIMS Mangalagiri), served as a valuable learning experience for pain physicians and trainees.
With AIIMS Mangalagiri preparing to start a DM program in Pain Medicine, this workshop provided a comprehensive overview of advanced interventional procedures. Following the establishment of DM programs at AIIMS Rishikesh and AIIMS Gorakhpur by Dr. Ajit and Dr. Ravi, the addition of AIIMS Mangalagiri marks another step forward for pain medicine education in India.
Highlights of the Workshop
Over two days, participants had the opportunity to:
✅ Observe live interventional pain procedures performed by experts
✅ Attend didactic lectures covering various aspects of pain management
Esteemed Faculty and Guests
The CME & Workshop was attended by several respected pain specialists, including:
📌 Dr. Anurag Agarwal & Dr. Rohit Lahori – Newly elected Secretary & Treasurer, Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSP)
📌 Dr. Pankaj Surange – Registrar, Indian Academy of Pain Medicine (IAPM)
📌 Dr. Gaurav Sharma – Chief Editor, Indian Journal of Pain
📌 Dr. Prithwis Bhattacharya – Former Director, NEIGRIHMS
📌 Dr. Ajit Kumar – Faculty, DM in Pain Medicine at AIIMS Rishikesh
📌 Dr. Wiqar Ahmed, Dr. Pratik Arora, Dr. Joseph A P, and Dr. Sunny Malik – Faculty members who contributed to the CME & Workshop
The event was well-received, with attendees appreciating the structured learning sessions and expert guidance. The efforts of Dr. Samarjit Dey and his team in organizing this workshop were acknowledged by participants, who found it to be a meaningful and educational experience.
Looking Ahead
With AIIMS Mangalagiri set to begin its DM in Pain Medicine program, this workshop was a timely initiative, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to training future pain specialists. The event reflects the ongoing efforts of the pain medicine community in India to enhance education and expand opportunities for specialization.
A sincere thanks to all faculty, participants, and organizers for making this event a success. We look forward to many more such learning opportunities in the future.
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