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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EFIC endorses ISSHOOs recommendations for equity-relevant data collection in pain research
Recognising, understanding, and addressing health inequities is fundamental to reducing the global burden of persistent pain. The "Identifying Social Factors that Stratify Health Opportunities and Outcomes (ISSHOOs) in Pain Research" project has developed a minimum...
World PT Day 2026: Cardiovascular disease and stroke
Every year on 8 September, #WorldPTDay is a moment of reflection and awareness of the challenges physiotherapists face daily. Moreover, it is an occasion to highlight the necessary steps to allow physiotherapists worldwide to deliver the best patient care. This year's...
#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...