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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Didier Bouhassira is EJP’s new Editor-in-Chief!
About EJP The European Journal of Pain (EJP) is the official journal of the European Pain Federation EFIC. Its multi-disciplinary and international approach makes it a global forum for all aspects of pain research and pain management. The EJP is one of the top ranked...
World Alzheimer’s Day: 21 September 2022
About World Alzheimer’s Day Every year on 21 September, World Alzheimer’s Day is organised by Alzheimer’s Disease International. The aim of the day is raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer’s disease and all types of dementia. The...
IASP 2022 World Congress on Pain
The World Congress on Pain is the largest global gathering of pain professionals. This event brings together more than 7,000 scientists, clinicians, and healthcare providers from around the world and across pain disciplines. The 2022 event marks the 19th IASP World...