News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – March 2025
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. UK Dear friends and colleagues, Welcome to the first BPS Chapter news in 2025. The British Pain Society welcomes the opportunity to provide an update on our...
#EFIC2025 Programme Spotlight: Practical Sessions for Clinicians
The 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC, taking place in Lyon, France, from 24–26 April 2025, offers a rich programme designed to help clinicians apply the latest pain science to their daily practice. At #EFIC2025, expert-led sessions will cover key...
Sign up for the 2025 EDPN Exam Part 1
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! In 2025, the EDPN exam will be offered in German and English. It will take place...
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 39 chapters across Europe, with an Executive Office based in Brussels, Belgium. The Federation aims to improve pain medicine through...
#EFIC2025 Programme Spotlight: Sessions for Pharmacologists
The 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC, taking place in Lyon, France, from 24–26 April 2025, is the premier multidisciplinary meeting for healthcare professionals and researchers dedicated to pain science. At #EFIC2025, pharmacologists will gain...
Sign up for the EFIC EDPM and EDPP Exams on 14 November 2025
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce that it will hold a sitting of two of its exams on Friday 14 November 2025. Part 1 of the Examination for the European Diploma in Pain Medicine (EDPM) and the Examination for the European Diploma in Pain...
EFIC Endorses ENTRUST-PE: Advancing Trustworthiness in Pain Research
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce its endorsement of the ENTRUST-PE framework, a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing the trustworthiness of pain research. ENTRUST-PE, which stands for “Enhancing and Facilitating the Trustworthiness of...
#EFIC2025 Programme Spotlight: Sessions for Rehabilitation Specialists
The 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC, taking place in Lyon, France, from 24–26 April 2025, is the premier multidisciplinary meeting for healthcare professionals and researchers dedicated to pain science. At #EFIC2025, rehabilitation specialists will...
Endometriosis Awareness Month 2025
March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, an annual initiative led by The Endometriosis Association to raise awareness of this common but often under-reported chronic disease. Educational events and fundraising efforts occur throughout the month in order to shed...
#AccelerateAction On International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is globally recognised on March 8th, 2025. This day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and serves as a call to action for accelerating gender equality. The 2025 theme for IWD is...
New SIP Resources Translations Available!
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is delighted to announce the launch of multiple translations of different relevant SIP materials and resources. These translations developed through the dedicated efforts of SIP National Platforms, aim to make these important...
SIP National Platform Call Report Available
The Report from the first SIP National Platform call of 2025 is now available! The first SIP National Platform meeting of the year, took place on 13th February 2025. During the meeting, participants had the opportunity to: Discuss SIP Plans and Policy objectives for...
Shingles Awareness Week 2025
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a common illness that 1 in 3 people will develop in their lifetime (i) . It typically presents itself as an itchy rash, with painful blisters across the chest, abdomen, or face (ii) . Shingles can cause severely debilitating pain, such...
