Canadian Interventional Pain Course 2026

June 26 & June 27, 2026

University of Calgary

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18th Annual Canadian Interventional Pain Course (CIPC) 2026

Conference Chair: Dr. Arun Gupta

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Friday, June 26 - Saturday, June 27, 2026

CIPC 2026 Sponsors

Scientific Planning Committee:

Dr. Abeer Alomari, University of Toronto
Dr. Ian Beauprie, Dalhousie University
Dr. Anuj Bhatia, University of Toronto
Dr. George Deng, University of Calgary

Dr. Sunny Dhoopar, University of Calgary Dr. Paul Etheridge, University of British Columbia
Dr. Rod Finlayson, McGill University Dr. David Flamer, University of Toronto

Dr. Najam Mian, University of British Columbia
Dr. Philip Peng, University of Toronto
Dr. Brian Rambaransingh, University of Alberta
Dr. Harsha Shanthanna, McMaster University

Full Course Information

History of CIPC

The Canadian Interventional Pain Course (CIPC) 2026, was a comprehensive two-day educational event designed for physicians and trainees seeking a practical, evidence-informed, hands-on approach to the assessment and interventional management of pain conditions. Hosted by the University of Calgary in collaboration with Infini Health, CIPC 2026 brought together expert faculty for focused teaching, interactive discussion, and procedural skills development.

Day 1 - Friday, June 26th Lectures and Interactive Teaching Venue: University of Calgary, Health Sciences Centre - Theatre 3 - HSC 1st Floor‍ ‍Address: 3330 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1 Parking: Lot 6 (Map)‍

Day 2 - Saturday, June 27th Workshops at Surgical Skills Lab Venue: University of Calgary, Health Research Innovation Centre - HRIC BA01 - Basement‍ ‍Address: 3330 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1 Parking: Lot 6 (Map)‍

Meet the Scientific Planning Committee & Faculty

Thank You to Our CIPC 2026 Sponsors

Supporting education, innovation, and collaboration in interventional pain medicine.

CIPC 2026 was made possible with the support of organizations committed to advancing clinical education, procedural training, and innovation in pain medicine. We are grateful to 2026’s sponsors for helping support a high-quality learning experience for physicians, trainees, and allied health professionals who attended the Canadian Interventional Pain Course.

Gold Tier Sponsors

Silver Tier Sponsors & Donors

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History of Canadian Interventional Pain Course

History of CIPC

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