Translations Available: ‘The Burden of Pain: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Book of Evidence’
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is delighted to announce the launch of the translations of ‘The Burden of Pain: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Book of Evidence’. The “Book of Evidence” was developed for individuals without a scientific...
European Pain School on “Rehabilitation of pain and pain-related disability”
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to endorse the European Pain School on “Rehabilitation of pain and pain-related disability: focus on central pain: CPSP & SCI”, which will take place in Piacenza from 22 to 26 September 2024. Chronic Post...
EFIC Pain Schools 2025: Call for Proposals
The European Pain Federation EFIC is seeking proposals for new ‘EFIC Pain Schools’, for which EFIC will provide a fixed grant. Proposals will be evaluated by the EFIC Education Committee and successful proposers will be provided with the grant to support the...
Our second quarterly EFIC Newsletter is available!
The latest quarterly newsletter of the European Pain Federation EFIC has just been published. Check out our latest updates on the #EFIC2025 Congress, the EFIC Academy, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more. Read it...
News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – June 2024
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. Belarus The Belarusian Society for the Study of Pain is pleased to announce the planned annual event of the society. The scientific conference will be held...
Improve Plain Talking work, take a 2-minute survey on Health Literacy!
In 2024, the Health Literacy Working Group is looking to understand what type of resources healthcare professionals need in order to support the health literacy skills of their patients. Oftentimes, patients find it difficult to access the necessary pain-related...
Apply for the EFIC Pain School on Pain Psychology for Non-Psychologists
We are excited to announce that the EFIC Pain School on Pain Psychology for Non-Psychologists will take place on 5-7 November 2024 in Verona, Italy. The course is open to early-to-mid career healthcare professionals from clinical and research backgrounds, who are...
EFIC Attends WHO-FIC Meeting in Brussels
On 5 June 2024, a WHO-FIC European network meeting was organised by the WHO Europe Regional Office, in order to strengthen health information systems and enhance health data governance in the WHO Europe region Member States. The meeting took place at the WHO Europe...
Watch all #EFICPainVirtualSummit 2024 on demand
Did you miss the EFIC Virtual Pain Education Summit in May 2024? No problem! All sessions are now available to watch on-demand until 31 August 2024. If you are a clinical practitioner or researcher, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your knowledge in pain...
Presenting your poster at #EFIC2025
With less than a year to go until the next EFIC Congress in Lyon, France 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 an...
SIP Newsletter 02 2024 – Now Available!
The second SIP Newsletter of 2024 is now available! Be sure to read this month’s editorial, which includes updates on: SIP priorities and activities; SIP’s success with the European Health Data Space (EHDS) negotiations; The launch of ‘The Burden of Pain:...
5 Reasons Why You Should Submit your Abstract to #EFIC2025
Abstract submission for #EFIC2025 is now OPEN and we encourage all researchers across all disciplines to submit their work. If you are wondering why you should consider doing so, keep reading and find five compelling reasons why you should seize this professional...
Remembering Prof. Manfred Zimmermann
Manfred Zimmerman, co-founder of EFIC and its second President (1996-99), passed away in May 2024. He was 90 years old. Those lucky enough to have known him personally will remember his fabulous energy, his dry sense of humour, the dread of going for a drive with him...
