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 EFIC and Pfizer-Lilly Alliance Grant on Education in Pain Associated with Osteoarthritis
The European Pain Federation EFIC and the Pfizer-Lilly Alliance are collaborating to offer a new grant opportunity focusing on life-long learning and implementation of education in pain from osteoarthritis. The intention of the project is to encourage an increased...
Three positions on the EFIC Executive Board open for election
The 2020 European Pain Federation EFIC Council Meeting will take place on Tuesday 8th September 2020. We will be holding elections for three positions on the Executive Board.1. Prof. Elon Eisenberg, our Honorary Treasurer, has completed his second and final term in...
EFIC joins the European Cancer Organisation
The European Pain Federation EFIC is delighted to have been approved as a member society of the European Cancer Organisation. In the future, EFIC will be joining the European Cancer Organisation’s General Assemblies and share their expertise in various working groups...