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 Programme Spotlight: GP Sessions and Refresher Courses
At #EFIC2023 you will not only have the opportunity to visit inspiring talks, listen to poster presentations, or network with colleagues from around the world. You also have the chance to participate in our General Practitioners Sessions and our Refresher Courses. GP...
#EFIC2023 Programme Spotlight: Debate Workshops
"When in doubt, debate it out." This is what the #EFIC2023 Scientific Programme Committee thought when they came up with a new workshop format for this year's EFIC Congress - Pain in Europe XIII. The #EFIC2023 Debate Workshops are designed to facilitate discussion and...
Watch these interviews with #EFIC2023 Plenary Speakers
Our #EFIC2023 Congress will host inspiring plenary speakers covering multidisciplinary pain management. Check out these interviews that #EFIC2023 plenary speakers have provided us! Don't forget to make the most of our early-bird deadline! Register before 15 May and...