DIGI4MSK Congress: Register Now for This Free Professional Event on MSK Pain
The DIGI4MSK Congress is a hands-on professional event for clinicians and healthcare professionals working in musculoskeletal pain management. Fully funded by the European Union, it is free to attend – in person or online. What to expect The congress is built...
Digi4MSK: Free Courses and Practice Guides to Support Musculoskeletal Pain Management
Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is among the leading causes of disability in Europe, affecting an estimated 200 million people. Despite its prevalence, access to clear, evidence-based information remains uneven – for healthcare professionals and people living with...
Apply for the EFIC Pain School on Cancer Pain
We are thrilled to announce that the EFIC Pain School on Cancer Pain will take place from 6 to 9 October 2026 in Liverpool, United Kingdom! The school aims to develop skills of assessing and treating pain related to cancer and its treatment and in those surviving...
April is Stress Awareness Month: #BeTheChange
Every April is Stress Awareness Month, an annual initiative aimed at increasing public awareness of the causes, effects, and management of stress. This year’s theme is #BeTheChange, a call for personal agency, action, and transformation. It highlights the power of our...
Abstracts from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapter Meetings 2026
In an effort to encourage exchanges between the different pain groups, improve coordination in the search for common themes of interest, and increase the international visibility of each chapter’s scientific activities, the European Pain Federation EFIC is...
Join our Webinar: How to Submit a Successful Workshop Proposal for #EFIC2027
Planning to submit a workshop proposal for #EFIC2027 in Glasgow? This practical webinar is designed to help prospective organisers navigate the submission process with confidence and clarity. Taking place on 12 May 2026 at 11:30 AM CEST, the session will provide a...
Job opening – Communications and Advocacy Trainee, European Pain Federation EFIC
The European Pain Federation is a non-profit medical society, focusing on the subject of pain medicine. The Federation is composed of 40 chapters across Europe, with an Executive Office based in Brussels, Belgium. The Federation aims to improve pain medicine through...
Join our EFIC ECR Coffee Club in April 2026
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. As part of this programme, we are launching the monthly ECR Coffee Club. What is the Coffee Club? An informal, welcoming space to meet...
Join the next EFIC Rising Stars Skills Lab in June 2026
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. As part of this programme, we are launching a webinar series called “EFIC Rising Stars Skills Lab: Soft Skills for Hard Science”. What...
Pain and Physical Activity: World Day of Physical Activity 2026
The World Day of Physical Activity is an annual observance held on 6 April, which aims to promote physical activity and its importance for a healthy lifestyle. The day was established in 2002 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the benefits...
Out Now – First SIP Quarterly Newsletter of 2026
The first Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) quarterly newsletter of 2026 is now available! In this edition, you will find: A reflection on current challenges and opportunities for pain advocacy at the EU level; SIP’s contribution to the FEMM Committee Draft Report...
News from Denmark: Strengthened Collaboration Between DSK and FAKS
The Danish Pain Society (DSF) and Foreningen af Kroniske Smerteramte og Pårørende (FAKS) formalised their collaboration under the SIP Denmark National Platform in late 2025, uniting healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients with complementary perspectives and...
#EFIC2027 From Lab to Bedside – and Back: Real Stories from the EFIC Community
In the lead-up to the EFIC Congress 2027 – Pain in Europe XV, EFIC is spotlighting real examples of translational research in action. The journey from discovery to patient care and back again is rarely linear. It is a dynamic exchange where clinical insight informs...
