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
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...
EFIC Pain Schools open for registration!
The European Pain Federation EFIC has opened the application process for the 2020 EFIC Pain Schools. This year the schools will take place in Klagenfurt and Liverpool. The EFIC Pain Schools are a series of interactive teaching courses, taking place over 4-5 days,...
Message from the President on COVID-19
Dear colleagues The COVID-19 health crisis is a major challenge for the scientific community and for European healthcare systems. I am sure that many of you are finding your academic and clinical duties affected by the virus, and indeed many of you may even be brought...