The Russian Association for the Study of Pain (RASP) is running an Education Program in Pain for doctors from different regions of the country. RASP leaders M. Kukushkin, O. Davidov and M. Churukanov will be covering the latest research on pain prevalence, successful...
At European Pain Federation EFIC, we value cooperation with our national chapters. This is why we would be happy to help you promote your events, news and activities! The event calendar on our website is increasingly growing! Take the opportunity to promote your...
The Thematic Networks programme 2018 is now concluded, but we are continuing our engagement on the societal impact of pain based on the policy recommendations in the Joint Statement. This means that the two webinars recorded during the 2018 thematic network cycle will...
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce its new partnership with Versus Arthritis supporting abstract prizes at the EFIC 2019 Congress. The European Pain Federation EFIC awards are available to people presenting either poster or oral presentations at...
The current term of the Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Neurology is ending. The Executive Board of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) herewith invites applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief which foresees a term of 5 years with the option of...
The 2018 SIP Thematic Network provided a unique opportunity to create new synergies and break silos. SIP is now collaborating with the Joint Action of the European Commission CHRODIS Plus which aims to implement pilot projects and generate practical lessons in the...
On the 13th February, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. A European Parliament resolution has no legal standing, but expresses the will of the Parliament on an issue. The resolution informs the European...
Why chronic pain prevention through physical activity deserve more attention? Some well-known health benefits of regular physical activity include a reduced risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and improved mental health. What is less well-known is that...
We organised a webinar for potential EDPP Examination attendees on the 7th February 2019 at 17:00 CET, led by Harriet Wittink, EDPP Exam Committee Chair. The webinar went through the different sections of the examination, giving guidance on the format, and what is...
The European Federation of IASP Chapters (EFIC) first launched the Global Day Against Pain in 2001, thanks to an idea of David Niv, a now-deceased IASP member and EFIC president. The success of this initiative led the IASP Council to develop and adopt a more powerful...
Do you love connecting with people on social media? Are you passionate about pain research and medicine? Do you plan on attending #EFIC2019 in Valencia? Then help us promote our next congress on social media and receive rewards and benefits at this year’s...
Still few days left to endorse the Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Joint Statement!We are very grateful for the support and contribution of pain stakeholders across Europe so far. The composition of our endorsers truly mirror the multi stakeholder approach necessary to...
In response to some valid remarks on gender balance in the program of our 2019 Congress, EFIC would like to share a few words on this important issue. EFIC promotes women in pain science. For the first time, our next President will be a woman. Women are leading key...
Our Education Committee, under the chairmanship of Professor Andreas Kopf met in Berlin in October to discuss plans for upcoming projects and the improvement of existing projects like our Pain Schools and examinations. We are developing two new curricula, one for...
Krakow has always been famous for its beauty, charm and culture. It is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland, dating back to the 7th century. On 22-27 June 2019, Krakow will host the European Pain Federation Krakow Pain School on Translational Pain...
