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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Save the Date: #EFICVirtualPainSummit 4-6 November 2021
After the tremendous success of our first EFIC Virtual Pain Education Summit earlier this year, we are delighted to announce the date for the online pain education event in 2021. If you are a healthcare professional looking to expand your knowledge in the field of...
Introducing the EFIC Academy Board
The EFIC Academy is guided by the highest level of European pain education expertise. These educators serve on the EFIC Academy Board and contribute to the projects and tools that Academy members benefit from. Are you interested in joining the largest European pain...
A new EFIC Newsletter is available: 4 quarter 2020!
The European Pain Federation EFIC released its last quarterly newsletter of 2020. Check out our latest updates on the Virtual Pain Education Summit, the EFIC Academy, our next Congress, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more here.