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.

EFIC in numbers

40 National IASP Chapters
4 Professional Pain Curricula
30+ Years of Pain Science
20,000 Healthcare Professionals Represented

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.

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EFIC Academy

Online education in pain science and treatment for clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals across Europe.

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EFIC Pain Exams

European professional diplomas in pain medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, and psychology - setting the standard for pain expertise.

Take the EDPM, EDPP or EDPN

European Pain Forum

Bringing together policymakers, patient advocates, and pain specialists to drive change in European pain policy.

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News

European Mental Health Week 2021

The European Mental Health Week organised by Mental Health Europe raises awareness about the importance of mental health in our everyday lives and takes place from 10 May until 16 May 2021. The theme for the 2021 week is MentalHealthMatters – now more than ever. It...

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International Nurses Day 2021

International Nurses Day is an annual event organised by the International Council of Nurses on May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. The day is marked by the production and distribution of nursing resources and evidence. The theme for the 2021 day...

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Discover the new #EFICAcademy Education Platform

We are delighted to announce that the EFIC Academy Education Platform is finally here. After months of work behind the scenes, our new online platform includes tailored material to the four EFIC curricula, developed by leading European educators specifically with an...

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