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 Brain, Mind, and Pain Grant 2019-2020 ” Stop Stigma!” has defined its eligibility criteria
The Brain, Mind, and Pain Patient-Centred Innovation Grant has been initiated by Pain Alliance Europe and supported by Grünenthal Group with the main aim of encouraging patient-centred innovation having, as a result, the improvement of the living conditions of pain...
Croatian Pain Society organized a cadaver workshop about minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of low back pain
In May 2019, the Croatian Pain Society– Croatian Medical Association (the National Chapter of the European Pain Federation), Osijek University Hospital Centre and Faculty of Medicine in Osijek, organized another cadaver workshop about minimally invasive techniques for...
Have you ever considered applying for an EFIC Pain School?
The European Pain Federation EFIC Pain Schools are courses aimed at young European medical doctors and allied health professionals who are interested in further developing their knowledge and expertise in the field of pain management. The courses run for 4-5 days and...