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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Why GPs should submit a workshop to #EFIC2023
Why should GPs submit a workshop to #EFIC2023? Watch this video by Egil Fors, Member of the Scientific Programme Committee to hear from him directly why GPs should submit your research to #EFIC2023 and contribute towards the largest international meeting on pain in...
#EFIC2023: Interview with Esther Pogatzki-Zahn
Would you like to know more about the largest international congress in 2023 focusing entirely on pain? Watch this interview with Esther Pogatzki-Zahn, the Chair of the Scientific Programme Committee to hear from her directly on the theme and the main topics of...
#EFIC2023 Programme Spotlight: Plenary Sessions
In 2023, EFIC will again offer exciting Plenary Sessions, where you can learn more about pain related to the theme 'Personalised Pain Management: The future is now'. The Plenary Sessions will cover a wide range of topics such as Musculoskeletal pain, Postoperative...