Update on the progress of IMI-PainCare, a public-private partnership supported by the European Union to improve the care of patients with acute or chronic pain. EFIC is one of about 40 partners of this consortium (www.imi-paincare.eu): The IMI-PainCare consortium met...
We are pleased to announce that late-breaking workshop submission for the EFIC Congress 2023 – Pain in Europe XIII is now open! We look forward to receiving your suggestion for a session that considers relevance, general interest, quality of speakers, and...
On the 29th November 2022, at 14h00-17h00 CET, the Societal Impact of Pain is hosting an event entitled: ‘Pain in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11): A SIP Event’. The Societal Impact of Pain Platform (SIP) is currently focusing on ICD-11, and as...
ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision) has been a SIP priority for a long time. As part of its activities, SIP revisited its Road Map Monitor. The new version is now available! Find out the status of different European countries on • National...
SIP 2022 Stakeholder Forum was held virtually on 31 October. The event, which brings together SIP partners annually, discussed SIP 2022 achievements, long-term priorities and aspirations for 2023. Attendees also had access to a preview of the SIP 2022 Road Map Monitor...
About Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness month Since 2014, the month of November is recognised as Colour the World Orange™ for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) awareness. CRPS is a painful and debilitating post-traumatic primary pain disorder. Clinical...
With less than a year to go until the next EFIC Congress in Budapest, Hungary we are excited to announce that abstract submission is now OPEN! This is your chance to showcase your research, present your work in front of peers and receive valuable feedback. Why submit...
About World Diabetes Day In 1991, World Diabetes Day was established by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organisation in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. Diabetes affects 8.5% of the total...
Did you miss our webinar on 3 November 2022 on how to submit an abstract to #EFIC2023? Feel free to watch a recording of it to find out more information on process including tips and advice. Submit your abstract...
The European Pain Federation EFIC is delighted to confirm Daniele Battelli and Indre Bileviciute Ljungar as new Exam Director and Deputy Exam Director for the European Diploma in Pain Medicine (EDPM). Daniele Battelli, MD, EDPM has been working in Pain Medicine since...
The next EFIC Congress is just under a year away! The EFIC team is working full steam to bring you the best possible experience at #EFIC2023. Are you Early Career Researchers and thinking of attending? Then we would like your help in shaping this great event. Discover...
On the 31st of October 2022, the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform will organize its annual Stakeholder Forum meeting. The Stakeholder Forum meeting aims to: Give an overview of SIP’s recent activities, achievements, and aspirations for the future, Hear from...
We are excited to announce that the first EFIC Pain School on Musculoskeletal Pain will take place on 27-30 March 2023 in Aalborg, Denmark. This inter-professional pain school will focus on chronic musculoskeletal pain. The program aligns with EFIC curricula for...
IMI Pain-Care: IMI-PainCare is a large multi-stakeholder consortium funded via the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 programme, which receives funding from the European Commission and the pharmaceutical industry. IMI-PainCare aims to develop alignment on patient...
The European Week for Safety and Health at Work is on! A chance to: Raise awareness of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, Promote healthier and safer workplaces, Highlight noteworthy initiatives. Chronic pain has a major impact on workforce participation and...
