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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Digi4MSK: Free Courses and Practice Guides to Support Musculoskeletal Pain Management
Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is among the leading causes of disability in Europe, affecting an estimated 200 million people. Despite its prevalence, access to clear, evidence-based information remains uneven - for healthcare professionals and people living with pain...
Apply for the EFIC Pain School on Cancer Pain
We are thrilled to announce that the EFIC Pain School on Cancer Pain will take place from 6 to 9 October 2026 in Liverpool, United Kingdom! The school aims to develop skills of assessing and treating pain related to cancer and its treatment and in those surviving...
Abstracts from the European Pain Federation EFIC Chapter Meetings 2026
In an effort to encourage exchanges between the different pain groups, improve coordination in the search for common themes of interest, and increase the international visibility of each chapter's scientific activities, the European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to...