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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Participate NOW: Two New Surveys on COVID-19
EFIC has developed two new surveys in order to learn more about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical health services and the adjustments that have been made as a consequence. We have developed two comparable surveys, one targeted at service providers and...
Financial Aid available for the EFIC Academy and Summit
EFIC are making financial aid available for those who wish to join the EFIC Academy but do not have the financial resources to pay. The Academy provides tiered access options, meaning that, hopefully, fees are structured according to your ability to pay. Allied...
EFIC #PlainTalking Campaign: Update September 2021
The Health Literacy Working Group has reconvened after the summer break and is currently planning the next phase of the Plain Talking campaign. During the initial phase, a large survey was developed and translated into 14 languages, and was disseminated through EFIC...