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
Initiatives and Plans of EFIC’s Core Committee Chairs
Find out more from our Core Committee Chairs on their strategic focus and objectives for 2024 and beyond. Esther Pogatzki-Zahn, Indre Bileviciute-Ljungar, and Patrice Forget each bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective roles. Their insights...
Pain in Europe: EFIC’s Vision for Education, Research, and Advocacy in 2024
As we step into 2024, the European Pain Federation EFIC is as committed as ever to advancing the field of pain education, pain research and pain management. In 2024, EFIC will be focusing on providing pain education innovative programs designed to bridge the gap...
Participate in the ECO Survey on Cancer Workforce Challenges
EFIC has joined hands with the European Cancer Organization (ECO) in the policy research project to better evaluate cancer workforce working conditions in Europe. This project aims to generate more recent data on working conditions and robust coverage of key...