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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EFIC Executive Board Meeting on 22 October 2020
On 22 October 2020, the first virtual Executive Board Meeting under the new presidency of Brona Fullen took place. The European Pain Federation welcomed new and existing board members to review past projects and activities and discuss exciting future ideas for the...
The Virtual Pain Education Summit: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain
The European Pain Federation’s Virtual Pain Education Summit will place a strong emphasis on the importance of different disciplines (e.g. physicians, physiotherapists, psychologists, and nurses) working together. This will be achieved through a number of...
Exams decision notification
Due to travel and meeting restrictions created by the COVID-19 crisis, the European Pain Federation EFIC will unfortunately not be organising any examinations in 2020. We had hoped to organise a partial examination but have come to the decision to postpone these plans...