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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Calling all Early Stage Researchers: Join the HaPpY Network!
Are you an early stage researcher looking to advance your knowledge in chronic pain and/or mood disorders? Then apply for one of 15 positions in the HaPpY network! HaPpY's ambitious endeavor is to break the vicious cycle linking pain and mood disorders. To respond to...
The European Journal of Pain increases its Impact Factor in 2020
The European Journal of Pain (EJP) has increased its impact factor in 2020. Recent analysis show the journal has a new impact factor of 3.931, in comparison to 2019, where the impact factor was 3.492. The impact factor is calculated on the basis of citations of the...
#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...