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.
Find out moreNews
Next EFIC Webinar: COVID-19 and Rehabilitation
We are delighted to announce that you can now register for our upcoming EFIC webinar on COVID-19 and rehabilitation taking place on 28 September 2021 at 5.00pm CET. Don't miss this incredible opportunity where you will be able to ask questions and engage with our...
World PT Day: 8 September 2021
Today is #WorldPTDay. The main objective of this day is to acknowledge the work that physiotherapists do for public and patients. The theme for this year’s campaign is Long COVID and physiotherapy. For more information and to access the wonderful resources relating to...
Patient-friendly version of the Opioids Position Paper
The patient-friendly version of the European Clinical Practice Recommendations on Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain, developed by Pain Alliance Europe (PAE) with EFIC's support, is now available! Read it here.