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.
Find out moreNews
EFIC announces the winners of its first National Poster Prize
EFIC is delighted to announce the winners of the first EFIC National Poster Prize, recognising outstanding posters presented at national scientific meetings held in 2025. As this was the first edition of the Prize, we were pleased to receive strong entries from across...
A Letter from President Luis Garcia-Larrea
Luis Garcia-Larrea looks back on his three years as European Pain Federation President: “We work in the dark, We do what we can, We share what we have” Henry James Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends, As I approach the end of the third and final year of my Presidency, I...
News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – September 2026
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. Strengthening collaboration with SIP The National Association of Pain Medicine of Armenia (NAPM Armenia) is pleased to report its successful and steadily...