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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International Day of People with Disabilities: 3 December 2020
International Day of People with Disabilities: 3 December In 1992, the United Nations introduced this International Day of celebration for people living with disabilities to be held on 3 December each year. The theme for this year is “Not all Disabilities are...
Remembering Prof. Stefano Ischia
The European Pain Federation EFIC commemorates Professor Stefano Ischia, who passed away on November 17, 2020. EFIC remembers him as a pillar of the modern Pain Medicine as his professional life had largely been dedicated to the study and management of pain. Our...
PAE Survey on how Europe’s chronic pain patients are affected by the pandemic?
Pain Alliance Europe is aware that the COVID-19 disease/coronavirus pandemic has an impact on everyone’s lives. In this Europe-wide survey, they are very interested in finding out how it is affecting you, a person with chronic pain, and what is at present worrying...