


Our third quarterly EFIC Newsletter is available!
The latest quarterly newsletter of the European Pain Federation EFIC has just been published. Check out our latest updates on the #EFIC2023 Congress, the EFIC Academy, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more. Read it...
A Letter from President Brona Fullen
Brona Fullen looks back on her three years as European Pain Federation President: Dear colleagues, I address you today for the final time as President of the European Pain Federation EFIC. To serve as President has been an honour and a privilege, not least as the...
Out now in the EJP: “Why Europe needs a pain research strategy”
The European Pain Federation (EFIC) is finalizing a research strategy to communicate a clear set of pain priorities to research stakeholders. The aim of the Strategy is to optimize understanding and management of pain in Europe through promoting high-quality,...Out now: The updated Core Curriculum for the European Diploma in Pain Physiotherapy
Find the updated EDPP curriculum...Out now: The updated Core Curriculum for the European Diploma in Pain Medicine
Find the updated EDPM curriculum...
#EFIC2023 has received 21 EACCME Credits
We are delighted to announce that the 13th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC, Budapest, Hungary, 20/09/2023-22/09/2023 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 21 European CME credits...
Pain and Mental Health: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Event
SIP is delighted to announce its upcoming event entitled, “Pain and Mental Health: A Societal Impact of Pain (SIP) Event” hosted by MEP Vind. The event will take place at the European Parliament, in Brussels, in Room SPAAK 4B1, on 10th October 2023,...
World PT Day: 8 September 2023
Today is #WorldPTDay. It takes place every year on 8 September. It is an opportunity to recognise the work that physiotherapists do for their patients and community. In 2023 the day will focus on arthritis, with an in-depth look at some forms of inflammatory...
Pain Awareness Month 2023
About Pain Awareness Month September is declared Pain Awareness Month by The World Health Assembly (WHA) – a subsection of the World Health Organization (WHO). The month is dedicated to raising public awareness and understanding of pain. The epidemic of pain The...
Join our #EFIC2023 Networking Activities
#EFIC2023 is the best place to meet other pain professionals, network and socialise. At this year’s congress, you will find the following networking opportunities: ECR Speed Networking Are you an early career researcher hoping to expand your network? Take part in our...
Getting to #EFIC2023
#EFIC2023 will be taking place in Budapest, situated in the heart of Central Europe, therefore easily and quickly accessible by road, rail and air from almost every major European city. The rich history, unparalleled architectural and cultural heritage make the city,...
Volunteers needed: CRPS Assist available in multiple languages
CRPS Assist is a free online tool designed by British physiotherapists in collaboration with a respected medical expert for all European physiotherapists who may know a little about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) but need practical guidance and perhaps don’t...
#EFIC2023 Programme Spotlight: Pain Nursing Sessions
This year, the 13th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC will be held in Budapest, Hungary from 20-22 September 2023. As Europe’s most important multi-disciplinary and multi-professional organisation in the field of pain science, we represent 38 constituent...