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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CRPS/RSD Awareness Month: November 2025
About CRPS/RSD Awareness Month Since 2014, the month of November has been recognised as Colour the World Orange™ to raise awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). CRPS/RSD is a painful and debilitating...
EFIC Contributes to new EU-Wide Report on Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to highlight the publication of Next Level EU Cancer Survivorship & Quality-of-Life Policy, a new landmark report from the European Cancer Organisation (ECO). As the first comprehensive EU-wide overview of how countries...
Join the EFIC Research Registry: New Opportunities for European Pain Researchers
We are excited to share that the European Pain Federation EFIC is formalising its role in supporting research proposals at both European and international levels. As part of this initiative, we are launching a structured and inclusive process to establish a standing...