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
Our second quarterly EFIC Newsletter 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 – June 2024
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to share recent news and updates from our national chapters below.The Belarusian Society for the Study of Pain is pleased to announce the planned annual event of the society. The scientific conference will be held in Minsk...
Improve Plain Talking work, take a 2-minute survey on Health Literacy!
In 2024, the Health Literacy Working Group is looking to understand what type of resources healthcare professionals need in order to support the health literacy skills of their patients. Oftentimes, patients find it difficult to access the necessary pain-related...