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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#EFIC2023 Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Now Open
We are excited to announce that late-breaking 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 an abstract to #EFIC2023? Present your research in dedicated...
#EmbraceEquity On International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is recognised worldwide on March 8th, 2023. The aim of IWD is to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as a call to action for gender equality. The 2023 theme is: #EmbraceEquity. The pain...
#EFIC2023 Theme: Personalised Pain Management – The Future Is Now!
The theme for #EFIC2023 is ‘Personalised Pain Management: The Future Is Now’. There is increasing evidence that personalised pain management is required to fit individual aspects of each patient with chronic pain. Individualised pain management, the prediction of a...