Europe's leading scientific federation for pain management and research
The home of pain management and research in Europe - for clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals.
Our work
From scientific congresses to professional education and European policy - here is how EFIC advances pain management and medicine.
EFIC Congress 2027
Pain in Europe XV takes place in Glasgow, 21-23 April 2027. Europe's premier scientific congress on pain management and research.
Submit a workshopEFIC Academy
Online education in pain science and treatment for clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals across Europe.
Become a memberEFIC Pain Exams
European professional diplomas in pain medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, and psychology - setting the standard for pain expertise.
Take the EDPM, EDPP or EDPNEuropean Pain Forum
Bringing together policymakers, patient advocates, and pain specialists to drive change in European pain policy.
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World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day 2023
World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day is an annual event held on 18 March to raise awareness about the impact of rheumatic diseases on children, adolescents, and young adults. The day aims to increase understanding and knowledge of rheumatic diseases, as well as to...
World Sleep Day 2023
World Sleep Day is an annual event organized by the World Sleep Society. It encourages: 1. An understanding and awareness of the importance of sleep in overall health, 2. the recognition of and current research on the burden of sleep disorders and sleep disruption,...
Contribute to the #EFIC2023 Open Theatre
Due to the success of EFIC TV/Open Theatre in our 2022 Congress in Dublin, the European Pain Federation EFIC has decided to again organise an Open Theatre in Budapest for #EFIC2023.We invite all future delegates to submit an activity for this programme taking place in...