Accredited FNB Pain Medicine Seats in India: Latest Update (2025)

Keywords: FNB Pain Medicine seats India, NBEMS accredited hospitals, Pain Medicine fellowship India, Pain Medicine training India, superspeciality fellowship in Pain Medicine.

Introduction

Pain Medicine has emerged as a dedicated superspeciality in India, addressing the growing burden of chronic pain and improving patient outcomes through advanced interventional and multidisciplinary approaches. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) now recognises this specialty by accrediting select hospitals and institutes across the country to run structured FNB (Fellowship of National Board) programs in Pain Medicine.

This step represents an Important milestone in ensuring standardised education, competency-based training, and national recognition for pain physicians.

Below is the latest update (2025) on NBEMS-accredited hospitals and institutes offering FNB Pain Medicine seats in India, along with their accreditation validity.

NBEMS-Accredited Hospitals for FNB Pain Medicine seats in India

1. Apollo Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

• Seats: 1

• Accreditation valid till: June 2029

• Remarks: A reputed private tertiary-care centre with a strong track record in cancer pain and advanced interventions.

2. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

• Seats: 2

• Accreditation valid till: June 2030

• Remarks: A government institute with robust academic leadership and multidisciplinary exposure in Pain Medicine.

3. Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Super Speciality Post Graduate Institute (Affiliated to GSVM Medical College), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

• Seats: 1

• Accreditation valid till: June 2030

• Remarks: A newly accredited superspeciality centre focusing on interventional and chronic pain practice.

4. Jagjivan Ram Railway Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra

• Seats: 1

• Accreditation valid till: June 2029

• Remarks: A central government railway hospital with diverse patient exposure, offering both acute and chronic pain management training.

5. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

• Seats: 2

• Accreditation valid till: June 2027

• Remarks: One of India’s leading private teaching hospitals, with expertise in advanced interventional pain and cancer pain care.

6. South Eastern Railways Central Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal

• Seats: 1

• Accreditation valid till: June 2028

• Remarks: A railway hospital with structured exposure to both acute and chronic pain scenarios.

7. Tamil Nadu Government Multi-Super Specialty Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

• Seats: 2

• Accreditation valid till: June 2027

• Remarks: A high-volume government center offering multidisciplinary training in Pain Medicine.

NBEMS-Accredited FNB Pain Medicine Seats in India (2025)

State-wise Distribution

NBEMS-Accredited FNB Pain Medicine Seats in India (2025)

State-wise Distribution

NBEMS-Accredited FNB Pain Medicine Seats in India (2025)

State-wise Distribution

Why This Matters for Pain Physicians

The accreditation of FNB Pain Medicine across these 7 institutes is a turning point for the specialty in India. Until now, most physicians had to rely on:

• Short-term society-based fellowships,

• International certifications such as FIPP (Fellowship of Interventional Pain Practice) or CIPS (Certified Interventional Pain Sonologist), or

• Private institutional programs.

With NBEMS accreditation, Pain Medicine now enjoys:

• National-level recognition as a superspeciality.

• Structured curriculum with competency-based assessment.

• Academic legitimacy that strengthens career pathways for young physicians.

• Greater opportunities for research and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The Role of Asian Pain Academy

At Asian Pain Academy (APA), we welcome this development as it aligns with our vision of building structured, high-quality Pain Medicine education in India and Asia. We continue to support doctors by offering:

• 6-month and 1-year fellowship programs focused on ultrasound- and fluoroscopy-guided interventions.

• Hands-on workshops with small group training (6 participants per batch).

• Global networking opportunities with alumni across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

• Exam-oriented guidance -  APA’s practical training ecosystem, young physicians can build strong clinical and interventional skills.

Conclusion

The inclusion of FNB Pain Medicine seats in India marks the formal recognition of Pain Medicine as a superspeciality by NBEMS. With 7 accredited institutes offering 10 seats across Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, and West Bengal, aspiring doctors now have structured training pathways that combine academic rigor with clinical excellence.

At Asian Pain Academy, we remain committed to bridging academic frameworks with advanced interventional training, ensuring that the next generation of pain physicians is well-prepared to lead this evolving specialty.

References

1. NBEMS Accredited Institutes List (2025).

2. Dutta D. Structured Training in Pain Medicine: Asian Experience. Asian Pain Academy, 2024.

3. Deer TR, et al. Pain Medicine as a discipline: challenges and opportunities. Pain Med. 2019;20(1):1–7.