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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#EFIC2025 Programme Spotlight: Plenary Sessions
In 2025, EFIC will again offer exciting Plenary Sessions, where you can learn more about pain related to the theme 'Comorbidity of chronic pain and mental health disorders: Breaking the cycle'. The Plenary Sessions will cover a wide range of pain science topics. You...
EFIC’s Response to the Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-2029
On 18 July 2024, President Ursula Von der Leyen published the Political Guidelines for the next European Commission’s term 2024-2029 which can be found here. Please find EFIC's response from 22 July 2024 below: Dear President Von der Leyen, I hope this letter finds...
Organise your Satellite Meeting on Pain at #EFIC2025
Want to bring some additional activities to the EFIC congress? Want to host your event where 2,500 pain specialists are already present? EFIC congress is inviting related associations and organizations in the field of pain research and medicine to host their event as...