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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EFIC Endorses ENTRUST-PE: Advancing Trustworthiness in Pain Research
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce its endorsement of the ENTRUST-PE framework, a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing the trustworthiness of pain research. ENTRUST-PE, which stands for "Enhancing and Facilitating the Trustworthiness of Pain...
#EFIC2025 Programme Spotlight: Sessions for Rehabilitation Specialists
The 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC, taking place in Lyon, France, from 24–26 April 2025, is the premier multidisciplinary meeting for healthcare professionals and researchers dedicated to pain science. At #EFIC2025, rehabilitation specialists will...
Endometriosis Awareness Month 2025
March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, an annual initiative led by The Endometriosis Association to raise awareness of this common but often under-reported chronic disease. Educational events and fundraising efforts occur throughout the month in order to shed...