Education and Certification System for Pain Clinics

Abstract

The Japan Society of Pain Clinicians was established with the objective of advancing and promoting the field of medicine focused on the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pain. In response to societal needs, and with the objective of member education, a physician certification system and an educational system were established in 1989. There are 310 designated training facilities and 1,600 certificated specialists. A new certification system will be established following renewal of the Japanese Medical Specialty Board. Details of new certification system and differences between the present and the new system are described.