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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Report on the EFIC EDPM, EDPP and EDPN Exams Part 2 2026
In June 2026, European Pain Federation EFIC conducted Part 2 of the Exams for the European Diploma in Pain Medicine (EDPM), the European Diploma in Pain Physiotherapy (EDPP) in Ghent, Belgium, followed by the European Diploma in Pain Nursing (EDPN) in Brussels,...
World Spine Day 2026
About World Spine Day October 16 is World Spine Day, the annual global initiative dedicated to raising awareness of spinal health and the impact of spinal pain and disability. The 2026 theme, “Spine Health for Life”, highlights the importance of protecting and...
New EFIC On The Move Position Paper Now Available!
The On The Move (OTM) Working Group has recently published a new position paper in the European Journal of Pain (EJP) titled "Walking for Chronic Pain: Why It Matters, What We Know and How to Get Started". The position paper brings together current scientific evidence...