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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Response to the 30th August 2020 Sunday Times article on the 2021 ‘Global Year Against Pain’ Task Force
In response to the 30th August 2020 Sunday Times article on the 2021 ‘Global Year Against Pain’ Task Force, please find a comment from the European Pain Federation EFIC below: The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) platform is an advocacy campaign managed by EFIC and Pain...
ADVANCE 2020 grant program: applications open
Pfizer Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company are pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 3rd Global Awards for Advancing Chronic Pain Research (ADVANCE), an independently-reviewed, competitive grants program. The Global Awards for Advancing Chronic Pain Research...
World Brain Day: Parkinson’s Disease and Pain
In 2014, the World Federation of Neurology established “World Brain Day”. The main objective of this day of the brain is to increase public awareness and promote advocacy related to brain health. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Move together to end Parkinson’s...