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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The 8th of September is the World Physical Therapy Day!
The World Physical Therapy Day takes place every year on the 8th of September. The theme of this year is chronic pain. The campaign highlights the role of physical therapists in helping people with chronic pain to take control of their condition, increase their...
Meet E-G-G Symposium Speaker: Joukje Oosterman, PhD
“It’s easy for researchers to be confined by their research questions,” says E-G-G winner Joukje Oosterman, PhD. Joukje is a research psychologist with a specialty in the fields of ageing, pain and cognitive performance. However, in the development of the E-G-G...
Did you hear about SIP Belgium Joint Statement?
SIP Belgium (SIP BE), composed by the Belgian Pain Society (BPS), the Flemish Patient Platform, the National Federation of Independent Health Insurance Funds (MLOZ), the National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (RIZIV), the European Pain Federation...