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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Self-Care for People with Pain: An Interactive Guide
'Self-care is defined as the practice of activities that people initiate and perform to maintain their own life, health and well-being'. The Spanish Pain Society SED, recently endorsed an interactive guide on self-care for people living with pain, by written by...
Why Clinicians Should Not Miss #EFIC2025
If you are a clinician working in pain management, you certainly understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the field and building connections with peers worldwide. The European Pain Federation EFIC is delighted to invite all...
Pain in Europe: EFIC’s Vision for Education, Research, and Advocacy in 2025
As we move into 2025, the European Pain Federation EFIC is as committed as ever to advancing the field of pain education, pain research and pain management. In 2025, the 14th EFIC Congress – PAIN IN EUROPE XIV will be held in Lyon, France, under the theme "Comorbidity...