Noida Dec 23: Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences, Medical College, Noida International University, in collaboration with Yashoda Medicity, Indirapuram, successfully concluded its 20th International Spine & Pain Live-cum-Cadaver Workshop, an intensive 8-day academic and hands-on training program aimed at advancing pain management practices among medical professionals.
The workshop witnessed participation from delegates across India and abroad, making it a significant international academic event in the field of pain medicine. The program was conducted and mentored by Dr. Neeraj Jain, an internationally acclaimed pain specialist, marking his 20th consecutive training workshop dedicated to skill enhancement and knowledge upgradation of pain physicians. Dr. Shantanu Mallik from Mumbai also played a key role in training faculty members and delegates during the workshop.
Dr. Neeraj Jain, in his keynote, said, “Conducting the 20th International Spine and Pain Live-cum-Cadaver Workshop has been a deeply fulfilling experience. The core objective of this initiative is to empower pain physicians with precise anatomical understanding, evidence-based techniques, and hands-on expertise so that chronic pain can be managed effectively without unnecessary surgical interventions. By continuously upgrading skills through structured training, we aim to build a strong community of pain specialists who can deliver safer, more accurate, and patient-centric pain management solutions across the country and beyond.”
The cadaveric training sessions, hosted at the Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences, provided participants with hands-on exposure to advanced spine and pain intervention techniques. Faculty members from Yashoda Medicity, including Dr. Sunil Sharma, Dr. Rajshree, and Dr. Rakhi Goyal, contributed actively to the academic sessions, sharing clinical insights and best practices.
Dr. Ranjit Ghuliani, MS, NIIMS, said, ”We are deeply grateful to our leadership for their constant encouragement and visionary support. I sincerely thank Dr. Devesh Kumar Singh, Chairman, Noida International University, and Dr. Uma Bhardwaj, Vice Chancellor, NIU, for fostering an academic environment that enables such high-impact international programs. My appreciation also extends to Mr. Raj Vardhan Dixit for his invaluable guidance and administrative support, which played a crucial role in the smooth and successful conduct of this workshop. Such initiatives significantly strengthen our commitment to excellence in medical education and advanced clinical training.”
Addressing the growing relevance of pain medicine, experts highlighted that chronic pain has emerged as a widespread health concern, affecting individuals across all age groups. Conditions such as low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, knee pain, and other joint-related disorders are increasingly prevalent. With a strong emphasis on non-surgical pain management, pain physicians are emerging as frontline specialists in addressing this modern healthcare challenge.
Workshops like these, regularly conducted by Dr. Neeraj Jain, play a crucial role in enhancing the clinical capabilities of pain specialists while also contributing to greater awareness about advanced pain management options among the medical community and the general population.