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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Watch selected #EFIC2025 Sessions now
Selected recordings from the #EFIC2025 Congress, held in Lyon from 24–26 April 2025, are now available on the EFIC Academy Education Platform. These sessions feature expert-led presentations covering the latest advancements in pain science, clinical practice, and...
Join the EFIC Rising Star Programme
EFIC Rising Star Programme The European Pain Federation EFIC is proud to introduce the Rising Star Programme – a new initiative to empower and support early career researchers (ECRs) in the field of pain science. Developed by early career researchers, for early...
International Nurses Day 2025
International Nurses Day 2025: Putting Nurses’ Wellbeing at the Centre Celebrated annually on 12 May, International Nurses Day recognises the immense contributions that nurses make to global health and well-being. In 2025, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) has...