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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Pain in Europe: EFIC’s Vision for Education, Research and Advocacy in 2026
As we move into 2026, the European Pain Federation EFIC continues to strengthen its commitment to improving pain education, advancing research excellence and reinforcing advocacy efforts across Europe. Building on recent achievements, EFIC remains focused on...
EFIC just launched its 2025 Annual Report
The EFIC Annual Report presents financial information for the year preceding the report publication and give insight into recent organisational updates and various projects of the Federation concerning Advocacy, Education, Research, Scientific Congress and relation to...
#EFIC2027: Open Call for Plenary Session Suggestions
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to invite the pain community to contribute suggestions for potential plenary topics and speakers for the 15th EFIC Congress PAIN IN EUROPE XV, taking place on 21–23 April 2027 in Glasgow, Scotland. Under the congress theme...