Sign up for the 2026 EDPN Exam
Are you a nurse looking to advance your career in pain management? Sign up to take the The European Pain Federation Examination for the European Diploma in Pain Nursing (EDPN) this year! This year, the exam will be available in three languages: English, German or...
Our first quarterly EFIC Newsletter 2026 is available!
The first quarterly newsletter of the European Pain Federation EFIC has just been published. Check out our latest updates on the #EFIC2027 Congress, the EFIC Academy, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more. Read it...
SIP National Platform Call Report – Now Available
The report from the 1st Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) National Platform Call of 2026 is now available! During the meeting, attendees had the opportunity to: Discuss SIP priorities for 2026, including employment and economic considerations of pain; Outline activities...
Meet the First EFIC Rising Stars: New Spotlight Highlights Early Career Pain Researchers
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. The newest initiative is this ECR spotlight in the EFIC newsletter and posting on the Rising Star webpage. If you want to be represented or...
EFIC launches Clinical Cases Programme 2026 for Academy members
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce the launch of the EFIC Clinical Cases Programme 2026, a 5-week live, case-based learning series designed to strengthen clinical reasoning and decision-making in pain management. Starting on 23 April 2026, weekly...
#EFIC2027 Bridge Talks: Connecting Pain Research and Clinical Practice
In the lead-up to the EFIC Congress 2027 – Pain in Europe XV, EFIC is launching Bridge Talks, a new short-form video series highlighting collaboration between pain researchers and clinicians. The congress will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 21–23 April 2027,...
Subscribe to the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Newsletter
Be sure to subscribe to the SIP Newsletter for quarterly updates on: SIP priorities and activities News from SIP National Platforms Upcoming SIP events …and much more! Catch up on previous editions here.
News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – March 2026
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. UK British Pain Society (BPS) – Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM)The British Pain Society’s (BPS) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will take place from...
EFIC launches the ECR Job Board
As part of the EFIC Rising Stars Programme, an initiative designed to connect and support early career researchers (ECRs) in the European pain community, EFIC is pleased to launch the ECR Job Board. The ECR Job Board serves as a central hub for current career...
3 positions on EFIC Executive Board open for election
The 2026 European Pain Federation EFIC Council Meeting will take place virtually at on 25 September 2026. We will be holding elections for three positions on the Executive Board. Honorary Treasurer (1). The successful candidate will serve for three years (2026 to...
Join our EFIC ECR Coffee Club in March 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...
Swedish Healthcare Pathway for Adults with Chronic Pain
In Sweden, approximately 20% of adults experience moderate to severe chronic pain, with around 7% seeking healthcare. Many chronic pain patients have a high level of healthcare utilization and are often on sick leave. Care for chronic pain in the country has been...
International Women’s Day 2026: Advancing Rights, Justice and Action in Pain Research and Care
On 8 March 2026, International Women’s Day calls for renewed commitment to rights, justice and action for all women and girls. The UN theme reminds us that gender equality requires more than recognition — it requires dismantling structural barriers, closing data gaps,...
