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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Meet the #EFICVirtualPainSummit 2021 Track Leaders
We look forward to welcoming you to the #EFICVirtualPainSummit on 4-6 November 2021. If you are a healthcare professional interested in advancing your knowledge in pain management, don't miss out on the biggest online pain education event of the year! Discover our...
News from the European Pain Federation Chapters
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our 37 national chapters below.New councillor for the Austrian Pain Society Wolfgang Jaksch is head of the Outpatient Pain Clinic and Acute Pain Service, at the Wilhelminenspital /...
World Sleep Day 2021
World Sleep Day is an annual event organized by the World Sleep Society. The day is designed to raise awareness of sleep as a human privilege that is often compromised by the habits of modern life. The theme of the 2021 Day is Regular Sleep, Healthy Future.Ample...