Apply for #EFIC2023 Financial Aid
The European Pain Federation EFIC has limited funding to provide aid to applicants from low resource and currency restricted countries. The financial aid coverage varies and may include accommodation, possible help in costs towards travel and daily expenses. As the...
Why Researchers Should Submit an Abstract to #EFIC2023
Are you a basic or preclinical pain researcher? Then submit your abstract to #EFIC2023 right away! The next EFIC Congress taking place in Budapest, Hungary on 20-22 September 2023 is a great opportunity for researchers as it provides them with a large international...
Didier Bouhassira is EJP’s new Editor-in-Chief!
About EJP The European Journal of Pain (EJP) is the official journal of the European Pain Federation EFIC. Its multi-disciplinary and international approach makes it a global forum for all aspects of pain research and pain management. The EJP is one of the top ranked...
World Alzheimer’s Day: 21 September 2022
About World Alzheimer’s Day Every year on 21 September, World Alzheimer’s Day is organised by Alzheimer’s Disease International. The aim of the day is raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer’s disease and all types of dementia. The...
IASP 2022 World Congress on Pain
The World Congress on Pain is the largest global gathering of pain professionals. This event brings together more than 7,000 scientists, clinicians, and healthcare providers from around the world and across pain disciplines. The 2022 event marks the 19th IASP World...
September is pain awareness month!
The Pain Awareness Month is on! A chance to Improve understanding of chronic pain and associated conditions, Highlight the latest advances in the field of pain research and Point out new approaches improving patient care and innovative therapeutic strategies. Chronic...
World Patient Safety Day: 17 September 2022
World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on 17 September by the World Health Organisation (WHO), aims to raise global awareness about patient safety and call for solidarity and united action by all countries and international partners to reduce patient harm. The...
Our third quarterly EFIC Newsletter is available!
The latest quarterly newsletter of the European Pain Federation EFIC has just been published. Check out our latest updates on the #EFIC2023 Congress, the EFIC Academy, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more. Read it...
The third sip national platform call of 2022 took place on 8th september
The third SIP National Platform call for 2022 took place 8th of September. During the meeting, participants had the opportunity to: Hear about the latest progress on the 2022 SIP Road Map Monitor, Discuss SIP’s policy and advocacy plans for ICD-11, pain and digital...
News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our 38 national chapters below. France What’s new in the French EFIC Chapter? 1. New councillor for the French Pain Society Valeria Martinez, the actual president of the French pain...
World PT Day: 8 September 2022
Today is #WorldPTDay. It takes place every year on 8 September. It is an opportunity to recognise the work that physiotherapists do for their patients and community. The theme for this year’s campaign is Osteoarthritis. Pain due to osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading...
EFIC Exams restart in full after COVID interruption
Between the 1st and 3rd September 2022, EFIC held sittings of its examinations for physicians and physiotherapists. The Examinations for the European Diplomas in Pain Medicine and Pain Physiotherapy (EPDM and EDPP) were sat in-person for the first time since the...
Pain Awareness Month 2022
About Pain Awareness Month September is declared Pain Awareness Month by The World Health Assembly (WHA) – a subsection of the World Health Organization (WHO). The month is dedicated to raising public awareness and understanding of pain. The epidemic of pain The...
