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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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...
EFIC launches Clinical Cases Autumn Programme 2026 for Academy members
The European Pain Federation has launched the Clinical Cases Autumn Programme 2026, the second instalment of its case-based learning series for EFIC Academy members. The autumn edition centres on three brand-new Clinical Case videos, releasing in September 2026, each...
Pain Relief Foundation’s 25th Annual Lecture to honour Felicia Cox
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share that the Pain Relief Foundation's 25th Annual Lecture, taking place on Thursday 22 October 2026, will be given in honour of Felicia "Flick" Cox FRCN, who passed away in January 2026 after a long illness. This year...