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...
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below. UK Dear friends and colleagues, Welcome to the first BPS Chapter news in 2025. The British Pain Society welcomes the opportunity to provide an update on our...
The 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC, taking place in Lyon, France, from 24–26 April 2025, offers a rich programme designed to help clinicians apply the latest pain science to their daily practice. At #EFIC2025, expert-led sessions will cover key...
Are you a nurse looking to advance your career in pain management? Sign up to take the The European Pain Federation Examination for the European Diploma in Pain Nursing (EDPN) this year! In 2025, the EDPN exam will be offered in German and English. It will take place...
The 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC, taking place in Lyon, France, from 24–26 April 2025, is the premier multidisciplinary meeting for healthcare professionals and researchers dedicated to pain science. At #EFIC2025, pharmacologists will gain...
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce that it will hold a sitting of two of its exams on Friday 14 November 2025. Part 1 of the Examination for the European Diploma in Pain Medicine (EDPM) and the Examination for the European Diploma in Pain...
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce its endorsement of the ENTRUST-PE framework, a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing the trustworthiness of pain research. ENTRUST-PE, which stands for “Enhancing and Facilitating the Trustworthiness of...
The 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC, taking place in Lyon, France, from 24–26 April 2025, is the premier multidisciplinary meeting for healthcare professionals and researchers dedicated to pain science. At #EFIC2025, rehabilitation specialists will...
March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, an annual initiative led by The Endometriosis Association to raise awareness of this common but often under-reported chronic disease. Educational events and fundraising efforts occur throughout the month in order to shed...
International Women’s Day (IWD) is globally recognised on March 8th, 2025. This day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and serves as a call to action for accelerating gender equality. The 2025 theme for IWD is...
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Platform is delighted to announce the launch of multiple translations of different relevant SIP materials and resources. These translations developed through the dedicated efforts of SIP National Platforms, aim to make these important...
The Report from the first SIP National Platform call of 2025 is now available! The first SIP National Platform meeting of the year, took place on 13th February 2025. During the meeting, participants had the opportunity to: Discuss SIP Plans and Policy objectives for...
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a common illness that 1 in 3 people will develop in their lifetime (i) . It typically presents itself as an itchy rash, with painful blisters across the chest, abdomen, or face (ii) . Shingles can cause severely debilitating pain, such...
Are you a researcher, student or research-interested clinician who would like to expand your range of skills and get involved in exciting large scale collaborative research projects? Do you want to use your passion for pain science to support the broad scope of EFIC’s...
To mark World Cancer Day 2025, the European Pain Federation EFIC and the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) hosted a webinar exploring how healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers can strengthen cancer and pain care. Building on the European Beating...
