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
Out now in the EJP: “A pain research strategy for Europe”
We are thrilled to announce the publication of the European Pain Federation EFIC Pain Research Strategy in the European Journal of Pain (EJP). This position paper outlines EFIC's vision for advancing pain research across Europe, with a focus on promoting...
Our final quarterly EFIC Newsletter 2024 is available!
The latest quarterly newsletter of the European Pain Federation EFIC has just been published. Check out our latest updates on the #EFIC2025 Congress, the EFIC Academy, our Research and Advocacy activities, news from our Chapters and much more.
News from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapters – December 2024
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below.Use of opioids in pain management: a delicate balance Valéria Martinez, President of the SFETD The prescription of opioids for the treatment of pain has...