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 Rising Stars Skills Lab 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 a webinar series called "EFIC Rising Stars Skills Lab: Soft Skills for Hard Science”. What is...
News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – December 2025
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below.The British Pain Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) will take place in Harrogate from 21–23 April 2026, bringing together healthcare professionals,...
Abstracts from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapter Meetings 2025
In an effort to encourage exchanges between the different pain groups, improve coordination in the search for common themes of interest, and increase the international visibility of each chapter's scientific activities, the European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to...