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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Why You Should Submit Your Workshop to #EFIC2027
We are pleased to announce that workshop submission is now open for #EFIC2027, taking place 21-23 April 2027 in Glasgow, Scotland. Proposals can be submitted until 7 September 2026. Please note that there is no late-breaking workshop round for #EFIC2027, so this is...
Registration for #EFIC2027 is Now OPEN!
We are delighted to announce that registration for our upcoming Pain in Europe XV Congress is now OPEN! We are hard at work planning for a big, on-site, live celebration of science and education in Glasgow, Scotland on 21-23 April 2027. Our #EFIC2027 scientific...
EFIC collaboration on educational materials for primary care HCPs: Haleon Pain Management Institute – Low Back Pain module
EFIC have been working with the pharmaceutical company Haleon to produce educational materials targeted at primary care healthcare professionals. The materials form part of the 'Haleon Pain Management Insitute' (HPMI), which EFIC are happy to support. "These...