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 and Physical Activity: World Day of Physical Activity 2026
The World Day of Physical Activity is an annual observance held on 6 April, which aims to promote physical activity and its importance for a healthy lifestyle. The day was established in 2002 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the benefits...
#EFIC2027 From Lab to Bedside – and Back: Real Stories from the EFIC Community
In the lead-up to the EFIC Congress 2027 – Pain in Europe XV, EFIC is spotlighting real examples of translational research in action. The journey from discovery to patient care and back again is rarely linear. It is a dynamic exchange where clinical insight informs...
Endometriosis Awareness Month 2026: Advancing the Science of Pain
March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, an annual initiative led by The Endometriosis Association to raise awareness of this common but often under-reported chronic disease. Educational events and fundraising efforts occur throughout the month in order to shed...