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.
Find out moreNews
The Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) platform, one of EFIC’s main advocacy projects, is due to undergo a few changes
The SIP platform is a multi-stakeholder partnership which aims to raise awareness of pain and change pain policies. SIP was founded by Grünenthal and the European Pain Federation EFIC, with Pain Alliance Europe (PAE) and Active Citizenship Network (ACN) joining as...
A closer partnership between healthcare professions and patients
The European Pain Federation EFIC and Pain Alliance Europe (PAE) are strengthening their links, aiming to bring together the healthcare professionals and the patients. This is starting quite practically, with PAE joining EFIC in their offices in the heart of the EU...
Statement from the European Pain Federation on ibuprofen and COVID-19
The European Pain Federation EFIC is aware of the speculation concerning risks associated with the use of ibuprofen for the treatment of COVID-19 (coronavirus) symptoms such as fever. EFIC recommends following the advice of the World Health Organisation on this...