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IN THEIR FIELD
OUR EFIC ACADEMY EXPERTS
The EFIC Academy is guided by the highest level of European pain education expertise.
The following educators serve on the EFIC Academy Board and contribute to the projects and tools that Academy members benefit from.
Academy Membership benefits
FREE ATTENDANCE
AT THE NEXT VIRTUAL PAIN EDUCATION SUMMIT
Open access to
the highest quality online pain education material
Reduced fees
for EFIC Congress 2025 - "Pain in Europe"
the Congress again
is likely to benefit
their career
Reduced fees
for EFIC exams
Who is it
for?
European Pain Federation
Academy Pricing
High Income Countries
and pharmaceutical/MedTech industry professionals
per month
World Bank Lower and
Middle-Income Countries
per month
Psychologists, Nurses,
Researchers
per month
Academy Group Rates
Are you looking to purchase access to the EFIC Academy for a large group of people? (e.g. a hospital or University department)
EFIC provide group registration discounts for any group who register collectively via one payment. We price the group discount relative to the size of the group:
- Group of 5-20 – 10% discount
- Group of 21-100 – 20% discount
- Group of 101-500 – 30% discount
- Group of >500 – 50% discount
Individual Academy registration category rates are priced according to tiers e.g. qualified physicians pay 145 euros per year (excl. VAT), while students pay 35 euros per year (excl. VAT). The total payment would be based on the size of the group x the registration category rate applied. If your group is composed of individuals from more than one registration category (e.g. a multidisciplinary pain team), then a flat rate of 95 euros (excl. VAT) would be applied x the size of the group.
If you are interested in a group registration, please contact Academy@EFIC.org
About the
European Pain
Federation EFIC
We develop educational programs to improve pain knowledge amongst healthcare practitioners and researchers.
We organise a scientific congress on pain, showcasing the latest research and clinical management approaches.
We create and disseminate evidence-based guidance for clinicians.
We engage in research projects and disseminating research funding, in order to advance the scientific understanding of pain.
We publish a scientific journal, the European Journal of Pain, to disseminate the latest research findings and an evidence-based approach to pain medicine.
We raise awareness of the importance of pain, including its management, treatment and prevention, amongst patients and the general public.
We campaign to improve policies that affect pain and to increase funding for pain in public research program.
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Faq
What is EFIC?
The European Pain Federation EFIC is a multidisciplinary professional organization in the field of pain research and medicine, consisting of the 37 European Chapters of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and representing some 20,000 physicians, nurses, scientists, psychologists, physiotherapists, and other health care professionals involved in pain medicine.
Why 'EFIC' when your full name is the European Pain Federation?
'EFIC' refers to our previous name, 'the European Federation of IASP Chapters'. We felt that this name was confusing, as it did not refer to our primary interest; pain. Our name is the European Pain Federation, though we maintain the old acronym EFIC, as many people knew us previously as EFIC.
What are the main aims of the European Pain Federation EFIC?
The Federation's aims are to advance research, education, clinical management and professional practice related to pain, and to serve as an authoritative, scientific resource concerning policy issues related to pain and its management.
How do I become a member of the European Pain Federation EFIC?
Every member of a European IASP Chapter is automatically also a member of the European Pain Federation EFIC. Those who do not have an IASP Chapter in their country, or who wish to benefit from a direct relationship with the Federation can look into becoming a member of the EFIC Academy.
What is the International Association for the Study of Pain?
The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) is the global professional forum for science, practice, and education in the field of pain. The European Pain Federation represents IASP Chapters in Europe. Further information can be found here.
What are the national Chapters?
Details of all national Chapters of the European Pain Federation EFIC can be found here.
How can I form a European Pain Federation EFIC Chapter?
To form a national Chapter you must first contact IASP to become an IASP Chapter. Once this has been established you can send an official letter to the European Pain Federation EFIC requesting membership as a Chapter.
What is the European Pain Federation Academy?
The EFIC Academy is the primary educational programme of the European Pain Federation EFIC, where members can benefit from the most high quality educational materials based primarily on the EFIC post-graduate curricula. The EFIC Academy benefits from the highest standard of educational and scientific input from its dedicated multiprofessional Academy Board. Please note that EFIC Academy membership does not constitute ‘ordinary membership of EFIC’. Academy members do not have voting rights at the annual general meeting of EFIC. You can find out more about the EFIC Academy and apply for membership here.
If I am an ‘Academy member’ does that make me an ‘EFIC member’?
No. EFIC is a Federation of IASP chapters, meaning its ordinary members are our national chapter organisations. Only our national chapters and their ‘Councillors’ have voting rights in at the annual general meeting. We recommend that EFIC Academy members also become members of their national pain society and the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP).
Where can I view the terms of the EFIC Academy?
The terms can be viewed here: https://europeanpainfederation.eu/how-we-work/privacy-policy/
Which medical disciplines and healthcare professions can apply for EFIC Academy Membership?
All individual healthcare professionals and researchers looking for high quality pain education provided by leading European educators are invited to join the EFIC Academy. At present, we have dedicated content streams targeted at physicians, physiotherapists psychologists and nurses.
What will I receive as an Academy Member?
Current benefits include:
- Free attendance to the EFIC Virtual Pain Education Summit of the year in which the membership is active.
- Reduced fees for the EFIC Congress "Pain in Europe". A 10% reduction of the registration fee (excluded VAT) is available to all EFIC Academy members.
- Reduced fees for the EFIC exams. A 25% reduction of the examination fees (excluded VAT) is available to all EFIC Academy members.
- Open access to the highest quality online pain education material.
- Open access to the European Journal of Pain.
- The possibility of learning from and studying with your peers and with leading European educators.
Is there accreditation for the content on the platform?
Yes! EFIC has received accreditation from UEMS-EACCME for many of the medical modules on the education platform. To receive credits, learners must ‘complete’ the module, including viewing all videos, reading the compulsory reading material, completing the associated quiz and providing learner feedback. After this has been done, a certificate is automatically generated.
What is the price of EFIC Academy membership?
The price for EFIC Academy membership and all benefits provided can be found here. All prices for EFIC Academy membership are annual payments in EUR, including tax where applicable.
Is it possible to join the EFIC Academy Board?
The Academy Board is composed of high-level educators in pain management across Europe who are committed to the development of EFIC’s interprofessional pain education approach. The high-quality, multiprofessional materials provided by EFIC as part of the Academy are developed by the Academy Board. EFIC is seeking additional contributors to this group. Academy Board members should be highly competent educators, committed to teaching and inspiring the next generation of pain professionals and raising standards of pain management across Europe. If you are interested in contributing, please complete this form here.
Your CV and ‘statement of intent’ should cover the following:
- A thorough description of your experience as an educator
- Your current and previous academic positions
- Any educational projects you are involved in in a private capacity
- Your familiarity with the EFIC curricula, especially if you have incorporated the curricula into your teaching
- Your experiences with e-learning and virtual education formats – including links to your materials if possible
- Your motivation and how many hours you think you would have for volunteer work such as this annually
Contributors will be selected via a peer review process led by the Academy Board members. You will be contacted at the nearest opportunity if successful. Contributors may be selected for inclusion within the Academy Board itself, based on their commitment to the project and teaching excellence.
Is the Virtual Pain Education Summit a scientific congress?
The Virtual Pain Education Summit brings together the most recognised experts in the field of pain science and education to exchange knowledge, ideas and the latest advances in the field. It is, above all, an educational meeting, organised to meet the current educational needs of the pain community. The Programme is based on and supports the EFIC education curricula.
Which medical disciplines and healthcare professions are the target audience of the virtual summit?
The summit offers four educational tracks dedicated to Pain Medicine, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Nursing. Additionally, interprofessional sessions on a range of engaging topics as well as Topical Lectures on current hot topics are included. The Pain Medicine track is relevant for all medical doctors involved in the management of pain.
I'm a physiotherapist; is any of the content of the virtual summit relevant for me apart from the physiotherapists track? One of the main goals of the summit is to promote interprofessional learning, as the European Pain Federation strongly believes that all healthcare professionals benefit from expanding their knowledge on the latest advances in other fields. Therefore, we encourage attendees to explore sessions outside of their own educational track.
I'm a doctor; why would I attend an event that is marketed at non-doctors?
The European Pain Federation EFIC is dedicated to multiprofessional pain management and the biopsychosocial model of pain. While we provide a track dedicated to physicians, we encourage all professionals to work and learn together for the benefit of patients.
What is the European Pain Federation EFIC Congress?
The biennial European Pain Federation EFIC Congress, known also as 'Pain in Europe' is the most important international scientific forum on pain issues in Europe. Information on the next congress can be found:
here.
