Europe's leading scientific federation for pain management and research
The home of pain management and research in Europe - for clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals.
Our work
From scientific congresses to professional education and European policy - here is how EFIC advances pain management and medicine.
EFIC Congress 2027
Pain in Europe XV takes place in Glasgow, 21-23 April 2027. Europe's premier scientific congress on pain management and research.
Submit a workshopEFIC Academy
Online education in pain science and treatment for clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals across Europe.
Become a memberEFIC Pain Exams
European professional diplomas in pain medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, and psychology - setting the standard for pain expertise.
Take the EDPM, EDPP or EDPNEuropean Pain Forum
Bringing together policymakers, patient advocates, and pain specialists to drive change in European pain policy.
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#EFIC2027 Workshop submission extended!
Good news: We are extending the workshop submission deadline by one week. The new and final deadline is 14 September 2026, 12.00 noon CEST. No further extensions will be granted, so this is your last opportunity to shape the #EFIC2027 Scientific Programme. The theme...
The ECR Programme at #EFIC2027: Shape the Future of Pain Science
The 15th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC arrives in Glasgow, Scotland from 21–23 April 2027. Centered on the theme "Building Bridges in Pain: Thriving Through Communication," the congress places early career researchers (ECRs) at the heart of the...
Connect and Collaborate: Explore the Networking Programme for #EFIC2027 in Glasgow
The European Pain Federation EFIC is bringing the international pain community together for Pain in Europe XV #EFIC2027 in Glasgow from 21–23 April 2027. Alongside three days of high-level scientific exchange, plenary sessions, and workshops, the upcoming congress...