EUROPEAN PAIN FEDERATION ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS 2024
On the Move is a call to action for healthcare professionals to advise their patients on the importance of physical activity and its role in preventing, treating and managing chronic pain. Knowledge, motivation, empowerment (using language that patients understand), a physical environment facilitating change, and achievable planning are all crucial to achieving this. https://europeanpainfederation.eu/current-projects/efic-on-the-move/
Plain Talking deals with health literacy, the ability to access, understand, and use information to promote and maintain good health. The campaign is targeted at both clinicians and people living with pain, helping the latter understand and actively manage their health. It focuses on improving communication between people living with pain and healthcare professionals by developing a series of materials and useful resources for all. https://europeanpainfederation.eu/efic-plain-talking/
E-G-G 2023
The E-G-G is awarded by the European Pain Federation (EFIC) and sponsored by the pharmaceutical company Grünenthal GmbH. Since 2004, it has provided funding worth approximately €1.8 million for 70 innovative research projects across 14 countries. Grünenthal supports the E-G-G 2023 with a maximum of €110,000, and each grant will have a maximum value of €50,000.
The aim of the E-G-G is to provide early-career scientists and clinicians in EFIC member countries with support in starting independent clinical and human experimental research projects in the area of chronic pain, including educational initiatives aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment. In particular, the E-G-G prioritizes translational research projects that take a patient-centric approach and target unmet medical needs for people with chronic pain.
The deadline for applications is 31 January 2023
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EFIC EXAMS
The European Pain Federation EFIC is pleased to announce that it will hold a sitting of two of its exams on Saturday 19th November 2022. The Examination for the European Diploma in Pain Medicine (EDPM) and the Examination for the European Diploma in Pain Physiotherapy (EDPP) will be held virtually.
The Examinations will take place as a ‘part 1’ of a two-part process, covering the multiple-choice-question (MCQ) paper for each Examination. The virtual examinations will be held using the EFIC Academy Education Platform. Participants can take the examination anywhere in the world. All registered participants will be provided access to the Platform for the period of the examination. EFIC will provide guidance to first-time users of the Platform. Full details, including specific information on exam conduct and infringements related to the virtual format will be circulated in due course.
Please note: The deadline for registration is 1st November 2022.
Find out more about the Examinations here: https://europeanpainfederation.eu/sign-up-for-the-efic-pain-exams-on-19-november-2022/
EFIC PAIN SCHOOLS 2022
We would like to inform you that the applications for the following European Pain Federation Pain Schools are now open:
The deadline for applications is 31st May 2022.
How can I apply for a grant to attend a European Pain Federation EFIC® Pain School?
EFIC offer 15 places per Pain School free of charge via a grant. For the chosen 15 applicants, all teaching and related activities are provided for free, along with accommodation and meals. The only significant cost these applicants should expect to pay is their travel.
Candidates should apply via EFIC centrally using this application form. The application deadline is 31 May 2022. Candidates will be notified by the end of June 2022.
All applications are evaluated by the European Pain Federation EFIC® Committee on Education and approved by the Executive Board.
If a successful applicant is not able to attend the Pain School for any reason, the applicant or the Councillor representing the applicant must inform the office, the Pain School and the respective Councillor in writing minimum 30 working days before the start of the Pain School. If no prior notice is received in this time period the respective national Chapter will be held responsible to pay 20% of the grant (1000€ per applicant).
More information: Please visit https://europeanpainfederation.eu/education/pain-schools/
