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 Patient Safety Day: 17 September 2022
World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on 17 September by the World Health Organisation (WHO), aims to raise global awareness about patient safety and call for solidarity and united action by all countries and international partners to reduce patient harm. The...
Our third quarterly EFIC Newsletter is available!
The latest quarterly newsletter of the European Pain Federation EFIC has just been published. Check out our latest updates on the #EFIC2023 Congress, the EFIC Academy, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more.
News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our 38 national chapters below. What’s new in the French EFIC Chapter? 1. New councillor for the French Pain Society Valeria Martinez, the actual president of the French pain Society...