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
Presenting your poster at #EFIC2027
With less than a year to go until the next EFIC Congress in Glasgow, Scotland we are excited to announce that abstract submission is now OPEN! This is your chance to showcase your research, present your work in front of peers and receive valuable feedback. Why submit...
Join our EFIC ECR Coffee Club in September 2026
The EFIC Rising Stars Programme is a new initiative to connect and support early career researchers in the European pain field. As part of this programme, we are launching the monthly ECR Coffee Club. What is the Coffee Club? An informal, welcoming space to meet...
5 Reasons Why You Should Submit your Abstract to #EFIC2027
Abstract submission for #EFIC2027 is now OPEN and we encourage all researchers across all disciplines to submit their work. If you are wondering why you should consider doing so, keep reading and find five compelling reasons why you should seize this professional...