Dear Esteemed Member ISSP,
Greetings from the Secretariat of ISSP!
First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for entrusting me with the responsibility of leading the Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSP) as your Secretary. For over 40 years, ISSP has remained steadfast in its mission to serve chronic pain patients through the dedication of 3,400+ Pain Physicians across India. With your continued support, and under the guidance of our esteemed President, Dr. Krishna Poddar, along with all respected ISSP and IAPM GC members, we are committed to achieving our collective goals over the next three years.
Our top priorities include securing NMC recognition for our super-specialty branch and advocating for the inclusion of MIPSIs in government welfare schemes and private insurance policies. These initiatives will help elevate the status of Pain Medicine while ensuring broader access to care for those in need.
Additionally, raising public and professional awareness about Pain Medicine remains a key focus. Your support is invaluable in this endeavor, please follow the official social media handles of ISSP on FB/ X/ Insta/ Linkedin and others. To enhance engagement and accessibility, we are working to upgrade our official website, www.issp-pain.org, making it a more valuable resource for both members and the public.
Under the leadership of our Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Gaurav Sharma, we are dedicated to strengthening the Indian Journal of Pain, positioning it as a globally recognized authority in Pain Medicine research.
Furthermore, our academic wing, the Indian Academy of Pain Medicine, continues to flourish under the expert leadership of Dean Dr. Madhuri Lokapur and our dynamic Registrar, Dr. Pankaj N Surange. Their commitment to maintaining a world-class and competitive FIAPM curriculum is commendable. I strongly encourage all FIAPM fellows to actively participate in the upcoming Faculty Lecture series, which will further enhance their training and expertise.
I would also like to acknowledge the immense contributions of our past Secretary, Dr. Pravesh Kanthed, and past President, Dr. Sunita Lawange Madam. Their dedication and hard work have been instrumental in bringing ISSP to where it stands today. ISSP Headquarters will always seek their valuable guidance to ensure the continued growth and success of our society.
Let us always remember that Pain Physicians are the primary custodians of chronic pain patients, and we must prepare ourselves to combat the growing tsunami of chronic pain—the largest non-communicable disease (NCD) the world is facing today. Together, let us work towards a brighter future for Pain Medicine in India.
Together, let us work towards a brighter future for Pain Medicine in India.
Jai Hind
Long live ISSP
Prof. Dr Anurag Agarwal
Hon. Secretary, ISSP
