European Pain Federation (EFIC)
The European Pain Federation (EFIC) is a leading multidisciplinary organization in pain science and medicine, representing 40 national chapters of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). The Irish Pain Society (IPS) is proud to be the official Irish chapter.
EFIC’s mission is to advance research, education, and clinical care in pain management, and to serve as a trusted, science-based voice on issues related to pain and its treatment.
As a member of the Irish Pain Society, you gain access to a wide range of EFIC benefits:
EFIC Congress
IPS members receive reduced registration fees for the biennial EFIC Congress — one of Europe’s premier events for healthcare professionals working in pain medicine and research.
EFIC Academy
Join the EFIC Academy and enjoy:
Access to a comprehensive e-learning platform
Participation in a live virtual education event held every two years
Discounted rates for EFIC-organised activities (Congress, Exams)
Exclusive learning materials and member-only content
IPS members benefit from an additional 15% discount on EFIC Academy membership, on top of standard rates.
European Journal of Pain
Stay up to date with the latest research via free access to the European Journal of Pain (EJP) — EFIC’s official peer-reviewed journal.
To activate your access:
1.
Complete the
EJP sign-up form
2.
EFIC will set up your login credentials
for the Wiley platform.
EFIC Pain Schools
IPS members are eligible to apply for fully funded places at EFIC Pain Schools — intensive training programs for early-career professionals focused on various aspects of pain science and management.
