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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Press release – New Brain, Mind and Pain Book of Evidence released for the 2019-2024 EU mandate
The Brain, Mind and Pain (BMP) initiative has launched its Book of Evidence for the 2019-2024 EU mandate. This Book of Evidence (BoE) sets a strategic vision on policy action to deliver better care for people with neurological and chronic pain disorders in the EU. It...
Thank you Marian Harkin MEP
The European Pain Federation EFIC would like to thank Marian Harkin MEP for her tireless work in raising awareness of pain at a European level. After supporting the Societal Impact of Pain for many years, she is now stepping down from the European Parliament. We can...
Brain, Mind, and Pain Patient-Centred Innovation Grant
We are happy to announce that our partner's Pain Alliance Europe project, the Brain, Mind, and Pain Patient-Centred Innovation Grant reached its second edition. The project was initiated by Pain Alliance Europe and supported by Grünenthal Group with the main aim of...