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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SIP Launches Joint Statement on Pain and Mental Health
SIP is delighted to announce the launch of the SIP Joint Statement on Pain and Mental Health. A collaborative project between ten different professional and patient organisations working in the field of pain or pain-related and mental health policies. In Europe there...
#EFIC2023 Late-Breaking Abstract submission EXTENDED!
We are pleased to announce that the deadline for #EFIC2023 abstract submission has been extended, giving you more time to submit your work and have the chance to showcase your research and receive valuable feedback. FINAL Late-Breaking Abstract Submission...
What is the meaning of Chronic Primary Pain?
Chronic primary pain (CPP) is term that has been implemented in the latest revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), which came into effect in 2022. Following this, the European Pain Federation EFIC has put together information on the...