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
May is Stroke Awareness Month: Why pain matters
Recognising Pain After Stroke Observed every May, Stroke Awareness Month highlights the significant impact of stroke and the importance of prevention, early recognition, and access to timely care. While rapid intervention is critical in the acute phase, stroke can...
International Nurses Day 2026
International Nurses Day 2026: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives Celebrated annually on 12 May, International Nurses Day recognises the vital contributions nurses make to global health and well-being. The 2026 theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future....
Join our EFIC ECR Coffee Club in May 2026
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. As part of this programme, we are launching the monthly ECR Coffee Club. What is the Coffee Club? An informal, welcoming space to meet...