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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Sign up for our #EFIC2023 Networking Activities
Wondering what time to leave Budapest during #EFIC2023? Be sure not to miss the Friday evening networking reception! This was a big success in at #EFIC2022 in Dublin and is sure to be surpassed this time. After the final session, everyone assembles in the exhibition...
#EFIC2023 Programme Spotlight: Psychosocial Aspects of Pain
Pain is a complex and multifaceted experience that can have a significant impact on an individual's physical, emotional, and social well-being. While medication and physical therapy can be effective in managing pain, they may not always be sufficient....
SIP Launches ICD-11 Position Paper
SIP is delighted to announce the launch of its Position Paper on the International Classification of Diseases – 11th Revision (ICD-11). In Europe, there are approximately 740 million people, most of whom experience an episode of severe pain at some point in their...