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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Registration is now open for the 2020 European Pain Federation Examinations!
The 2020 Examinations for the European Diploma in Pain Medicine (EDPM) and the European Diploma in Pain Physiotherapy (EDPP) are now open for registration. The Examinations will take place at the University of Leuven in Belgium. The deadline for applications is...
EFIC is looking for a new intern!
The European Pain Federation is offering a 6-month traineeship focusing on communications. The trainee would also be expected to support on other aspects of association management, such as events organisation and administrative support. The traineeship will be based...
Let’s hear it from the participants: Report on the experience at the Klagenfurt Pain School 2019
Kristóf Perczeln, who attended the 2019 EFIC school in Klagenfurt shared his experience and impressions from the event. “I applied for the Klagenfurt Pain School with the goal of enhancing my pain management skills with up-to-date knowledge and developing working...