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
SIP Webinars now available on the European Commission (DG SANTE) website!
The Thematic Networks programme 2018 is now concluded, but we are continuing our engagement on the societal impact of pain based on the policy recommendations in the Joint Statement. This means that the two webinars recorded during the 2018 thematic network cycle will...
New partnership between European Pain Federation EFIC and Versus Arthritis to award best abstract prize at EFIC 2019 Congress
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce its new partnership with Versus Arthritis supporting abstract prizes at the EFIC 2019 Congress. The European Pain Federation EFIC awards are available to people presenting either poster or oral presentations at...
European Journal of Neurology – Editor-in-Chief – call for applications
The current term of the Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Neurology is ending. The Executive Board of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) herewith invites applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief which foresees a term of 5 years with the option of...