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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The HaPpY Project: Welcoming Early Stage Researcher Alba María Diego
The European Pain Federation EFIC is delighted to announce that Early Stage Researcher Alba María Diego will be joining the team for the next 3 months as part of her PhD training program. This doctoral program is also part of the HaPpY project, of which EFIC is a...
Call for Applications: Editor in Chief for the European Journal of Pain (EJP)
The Executive Board of the European Pain Federation EFIC herewith invites applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Pain (EJP). About the Journal The European Journal of Pain (EJP) is the official journal of the European Pain...
#EFIC2022 Programme Spotlight: New research methodologies in pain management
As our world becomes increasingly digital, our healthcare services will adapt and take advantage of the new opportunties this opens up. At the same time, our patients will continue to expect human contact. With the average increase in life expectancy, as well as new...