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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3 positions on EFIC Executive Board open for election
The 2026 European Pain Federation EFIC Council Meeting will take place virtually at on 25 September 2026. We will be holding elections for three positions on the Executive Board. Honorary Treasurer (1). The successful candidate will serve for three years (2026 to...
Join our EFIC ECR Coffee Club in March 2026
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. As part of this programme, we are launching the monthly ECR Coffee Club. What is the Coffee Club? An informal, welcoming space to meet...
International Women’s Day 2026: Advancing Rights, Justice and Action in Pain Research and Care
On 8 March 2026, International Women’s Day calls for renewed commitment to rights, justice and action for all women and girls. The UN theme reminds us that gender equality requires more than recognition — it requires dismantling structural barriers, closing data gaps,...