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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Endorsed by EFIC: Declaration of Lima
Endorsed by EFIC: Declaration of Lima on Pediatric Pain The European Pain Federation EFIC is proud to endorse the Lima Declaration on Pediatric Pain, an initiative led by the Chair in Pediatric Pain URV-FG. The declaration highlights the right of every child and...
Congratulations to the #EFIC2025 Prize Winners
Congratulations to our #EFIC2025 Prize Winners! CONGRESS POSTER AWARDS IN BASIC/TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH UNCOVERING THE FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PAIN PERCEPTION AND THE MODULATION OF ONGOING OSCILLATIONS IN THE HUMAN POSTERIOR INSULA USING INTRACEREBRAL...
April is Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month is observed every year in April. The goal of this month is to raise awareness about the causes and effects of stress on individuals, organisations, and society as a whole. It is a time to highlight the importance of stress management, self-care,...