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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Call for proposals – 2020 Cycle Thematic Networks
As the European Pain Federation EFIC used to be a EU Cycle Thematic Network stakeholder, we encourage other organizations to apply to this initiative. Deadline for submissions: 27 June 2019 11h00 CET (morning), Brussels time. The European Commission is inviting public...
WHO to adopt a new classification system for chronic pain
The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted the 11th version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) which includes a new classification system for chronic pain. For the first time ever, ICD includes diagnostic codes for chronic pain along with...
Take our Online Pain Education survey!
Online education is everywhere, but what do people actually use and what do they actually want? We put together a short survey to help us improve the online education on pain that we produce. We want to ensure it is in line with the expectations and needs of our...