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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Join the first EFIC ECR Coffee Club in 2026
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. As part of this programme, we are launching the monthly ECR Coffee Club. What is the Coffee Club? An informal, welcoming space to meet...
ISSHOOs: Advancing Equity in Pain Research
ISSHOOs Project Defines Core Socio-Demographic Dataset to Advance Equity in Pain Research A recent consensus paper published in The Lancet establishes standardised recommendations for the collection and reporting of equity-relevant socio-demographic data in pain...
Men’s Health Month Movember
Movember and Men’s Health Awareness: Closing the Empathy Gap While Men’s Health Month is officially recognised each June to raise awareness of preventable health issues and promote early detection and treatment among men, November has become synonymous with...