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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Meet the E-G-G symposium speaker: Roi Treister, PhD
You always remember your first. When Roi Treister, PhD won the EFIC-Grunenthal Grant (EGG) in 2016, it was the first grant that he had been awarded. “As a young researcher, your first grant funding is so important. It opens up your possibilities and is a springboard...
Latest data shows growth in impact of European Journal of Pain
The most recent figures on journal citation show an increase in the impact factor of the European Journal of Pain (EJP). The 2018 impact factor was 3.2, an increase of 0.2. Impact factor is calculated on the basis of citations of the papers published and represents...
EFIC & ESNO to launch a new core curriculum for nurse students!
The European Pain Federation EFIC has launched a new curriculum for nurses. The Core Curriculum for the European Diploma in Pain Nursing aims to improve the standard of pain care provided by the nursing profession. The Curriculum will guide future educational...