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 Newsletter is available!
The European Pain Federation EFIC released its third quarterly 2020 newsletter. Check out our last updates on the Virtual Pain Education Summit, the new EFIC Academy, our next Congress, our Pain Research, our Advocacy activities, and much more here!
European Pain Forum Virtual Meeting 2020
On 18th September 2020, the annual European Pain Forum meeting was held. This being a challenging year, the meeting was held virtually. The European Pain Federation EFIC convened the meeting to bring together all of the key organisations representing the scientific...
Join our diverse and vibrant community EFIC Academy
For over 25 years, the European Pain Federation has brought together the European pain science community to advance education, research, and clinical management of pain. Today, we invite all healthcare professionals and researchers to join the European Pain Federation...