Europe's leading scientific federation for pain medicine and research
The home of pain medicine 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 science and medicine.
EFIC Congress 2027
Pain in Europe XV takes place in Glasgow, 21-23 April 2027. Europe's premier scientific congress on pain medicine and research.
Submit a workshopEFIC Academy
Online education in pain science and medicine 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 & Events
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...
Apply for the EFIC Pain School on Pain Psychology for Non-Psychologists
We are excited to announce that the EFIC Pain School on Pain Psychology for Non-Psychologists will take place on 5-7 November 2024 in Verona, Italy. The course is open to early-to-mid career healthcare professionals from clinical and research backgrounds, who are...
Watch all #EFICPainVirtualSummit 2024 on demand
Did you miss the EFIC Virtual Pain Education Summit in May 2024? No problem! All sessions are now available to watch on-demand until 31 August 2024. If you are a clinical practitioner or researcher, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your knowledge in pain...