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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Introducing the #EFIC2023 Workshop formats
For #EFIC2023, the Scientific Programme Committee has decided to offer 3 different formats of Scientific Sessions: Topical Workshop A topical workshop is a session presenting basic, translational or clinical research specific to a topic. Debate Workshop A debate...
5 Reasons Why You Should Submit your Workshop to #EFIC2023
Workshop submission for the next Pain in Europe EFIC Congress is open and you only have until 9 September 2022 to submit your proposal! For #EFIC2023, the Scientific Programme Committee decided to offer 3 different formats of Scientific Sessions: Topical Workshops,...
A new 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.