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
A Letter from President Brona Fullen
Brona Fullen looks back on her three years as European Pain Federation President: Dear colleagues, I address you today for the final time as President of the European Pain Federation EFIC. To serve as President has been an honour and a privilege, not least as the...
Out now in the EJP: “Why Europe needs a pain research strategy”
The European Pain Federation (EFIC) is finalizing a research strategy to communicate a clear set of pain priorities to research stakeholders. The aim of the Strategy is to optimize understanding and management of pain in Europe through promoting high-quality,...
Out now: The updated Core Curriculum for the European Diploma in Pain Physiotherapy
Find the updated EDPP curriculum here.