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
Sign up for the 2026 EDPN Exam
Are you a nurse looking to advance your career in pain management? Sign up to take the The European Pain Federation Examination for the European Diploma in Pain Nursing (EDPN) this year! This year, the exam will be available in three languages: English, German or...
Our first quarterly EFIC Newsletter 2026 is available!
The first quarterly newsletter of the European Pain Federation EFIC has just been published. Check out our latest updates on the #EFIC2027 Congress, the EFIC Academy, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more.
Meet the First EFIC Rising Stars: New Spotlight Highlights Early Career Pain Researchers
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. The newest initiative is this ECR spotlight in the EFIC newsletter and posting on the Rising Star webpage. If you want to be represented or...