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.
Find out moreNews
An update to the EFIC EDPM Exam Committee
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...
Participate in the Survey on Early Career Researchers’ expectations for #EFIC2023
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...
Apply for the EFIC Pain School on Musculoskeletal Pain 2023
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...