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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#EFIC2022 Abstract Submission Now Open!
With less than a year to go until the next EFIC Congress in Dublin, Ireland, we are excited to announce that abstract submission is now open. This is your chance to showcase your research, present your work in front of peers and receive valuable feedback. Find out...
Join Our Upcoming Webinars on Osteoarthritis and Long COVID
We are excited to announce two upcoming EFIC webinars on osteoarthritis and Long COVID taking place in the next few weeks. Use the opportunity to ask questions and engage with our panelists directly. Find out more below, save the date and sign up right away!Find our...
Take part in the EFIC Pain Scientist Network!
The European Pain Federation EFIC represents the pain science community at European level, promoting basic, translation, and clinical research into pain and providing a forum for pain research collaboration. To this end, EFIC is launching its Pain Scientist Network...