Sign up for the EFIC Pain Exams on 17 November 2023
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce that it will hold a sitting of two of its exams on Friday 17 November 2023. The Examination for the European Diploma in Pain Medicine (EDPM) and the Examination for the European Diploma in Pain Physiotherapy...
Second Round for #EFIC2023 Financial Aid
The European Pain Federation EFIC has limited funding to provide aid to applicants from low resource and currency restricted countries. The financial aid coverage varies and may include accommodation, possible help in costs towards travel and daily expenses. As the...
April is Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month is observed every year in April. The goal of this month is to raise awareness about the causes and effects of stress on individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. It is a time to highlight the importance of stress management, self-care,...
Pain and Physical Activity: World Day of Physical Activity
The World Day of Physical Activity is an annual observance held on 6 April, which aims to promote physical activity and its importance for a healthy lifestyle. The day was established in 2002 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the benefits...
“PRiSE”: EFIC Proposal selected for funding via ERA-NET NEURON
The European Pain Federation EFIC is excited to announce that that a proposal submitted to the European Networking Groups Call 2022 on Chronic Pain (ERA-NET) has been selected for funding. Led by EFIC, the project will create a multidisciplinary expert networking...
Our first quarterly EFIC Newsletter is available!
The latest quarterly newsletter of the European Pain Federation EFIC has just been published. Check out our latest updates on the #EFIC2023 Congress, the EFIC Academy, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more. Read it...
News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our 38 national chapters below. Sweden Our annual one day conference for members with lectures on the theme of IASP Global year will be held in Stockholm on the 17th of March. Our...IMI PainCare: Update on INTEGRATE-Pain
Update on the progress of IMI-PainCare, a public-private partnership supported by the European Union to improve the care of patients with acute or chronic pain. EFIC is one of about 40 partners of this consortium (www.imi-paincare.eu): INTEGRATE-Pain...
“The Future of European Pain Research” in the European Parliament, March 2023
The Future of Pain Research in Europe Chronic pain is the number one reason why people seek healthcare, accounting for over 50% of sickness absences and 60% of permanent disabilities in Europe alone Pain research in Europe is making important strides; however,...
Why do we need to implement the ICD-11?
SIP’s article about the importance of the implementation of the ICD-11 for the health sector was published in the European Journal of Pain last year. Learn more about the importance of ICD-11 for the pain community, and about how it contributes to adequate pain...
Brain Awareness Week 2023
Brain Awareness Week is a global initiative that aims to increase public awareness and understanding of the brain and brain research. It is a collaborative effort between scientists, educators, and organizations to host events and activities that engage the public in...
World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day 2023
World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day is an annual event held on 18 March to raise awareness about the impact of rheumatic diseases on children, adolescents, and young adults. The day aims to increase understanding and knowledge of rheumatic diseases, as well as to...
World Sleep Day 2023
World Sleep Day is an annual event organized by the World Sleep Society. It encourages: 1. An understanding and awareness of the importance of sleep in overall health, 2. the recognition of and current research on the burden of sleep disorders and sleep disruption,...
