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.
Find out moreNews
EFIC is looking for a new Trainee
The European Pain Federation is offering a 6-month traineeship focusing on communications. The trainee would also be expected to support on other aspects of association management, such as events organisation and administrative support. The traineeship will be based...
New trainee joining EFIC!
Lucile joined the EFIC team in January as a trainee in Communications and will be among us until early July. She helps us with communication & marketing as well as the organization management & administration. Lucile is French, and is currently completing a...
New EFIC Pain Schools are coming soon
New pain schools are coming in Klagenfurt, Austria (program already available here) and Venice, Italy! We will publish the deadline for application soon. The Pain Schools are courses aimed at young (preferably under 45 years) European medical doctors and allied health...